Customer Reviews

Second Decade 1993-2003

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If you love even one of MWS's songs, you will love this CD. It is a collection of most of the best songs that he has recorded in the last 10 years. It is so essential to any MWS fan because it is the ones that, to me, have been so significant in my life. There are also 3 new songs, one of which was written by his son Ryan, "Signs." There is also a new version of "Friends" featuring many of the leading Christian artists at the moment, which is amazing. The songs on this CD are as timeless as Michael W. Smith.
Also, you can get the limited edition DVD, which, after 3 tries, finally got to work on my computer. It features 4 music videos, with commentary, as well as a retrospective of the last 10 years by MWS. I loved it--I watched it before I listened to the CD. I recommend this CD to anyone willing to listen.

I became a fan of Michael W Smith about the time his first decade of songs album released in 1993. After being a fan for the past years, I realized that you can't put all of Michael's great songs on one CD. This second decade of songs album is a very good pick of songs from his albums since 1993 and it has some of Michael's greatest EXCEPT all fans should remember that this isn't a greatest hits package but rather, chosen songs from the past decade. If you keep this in mind, the CD is very much worth it's purchase. I highly recommend this album, especially if your new to MWS. I love the song, Raging Sea.

I realize every MWS fan has his own favorite CD, songs, memory, etc., but I think the producers of this CD could have done a little better. As I said on the "I'll Lead You Home" CD review, nothing MWS produces is bad. Its just degrees of good. Since I didn't care as much for that CD as I have for his others, and since many of those songs made their way on here -- at the expense of better ones -- I have to ding this just a little. But keep in mind that I have everything MWS has ever produced (except maybe one VHS video).

First, the good stuff. As he did for the 1993 First Decade CD, MWS adds a couple of new studio tracks, plus a new arrangement of Friends, that are first rate. Since MWS hasn't produced an originally written and produced vocal CD since 1999, these songs were refreshing and possibly a hint as to what's up next. My small problem with this compilation is the other stuff put on it. From 1992 through 1998, MWS produced only 1 CD -- I'll Lead You Home. Since then, in the same time frame, he's done 6 projects before this. Perhaps due to it being that long ago, he puts 4 of the Lead You Home tracks (one remixed) on here. That's fine, but considering his best work (or at least one of his two best) "This is Your Time" only has one entry -- the title cut, I think two from Lead You Home and three from Time would have been better. In addition, while "Cry For Love" is a great song, the rest from the Lead you Home CD aren't even the best ones on there.

OK, enough complaining. For those of you getting started with Christian music, this is a great place to start. There's no indication that MWS is anything but what his image projects: a man that stands behind the message he sings about. For 20 years, this guy has produced some incredible music (including for others) and while other artists that came before and after have drifted away for one reason or another, MWS still produces and sells. I'm not a big fan of where so-called contemporary Christian music has gone. I'm not buying much new of this music, but I'll never pass up a MWS CD.

I'd like to make a comment on two things. One is, the second decade cd. Another, the LImited edition dvd.

The Second Decade CD is great. I love it. There are two new MIchael W Smith cd songs that I gu ess will come out on his next cd album. I love the raging Seas song, but I am already sick of the "Signs' song already. Other songs songs ilke "Lead You Home, Straight from the Heart," "Above All," "You are Holy(Prince of Peace) "This is Your Time" and the "Freedom" intstrumental cd and some other songs I didn't mention. The only reason I gave 4 starts instead of 5, I was hoping to hear his Emanual song from Christmastime. Anyway, you can only put so much. I reccomend this cd.

For those who want to order the Second Decade/DVD package, I'd reccomend it and will enjoy it if you are a MSW fan. Some of the Music videos include "There She Stands, Secret Ambition as well as comentarys. The only problem I had with this was, the DVD did not work on my DVD player. It only worked on my DVD player on my computer. Anyone else have this problem?

When I first heard about this upcoming release, I must admit to being skeptical. Michael W. Smith hadn't released very many CD's in the last 10 years. Did he really have enough for another greatest hits collection? Am I ever glad to be proved wrong!

The main focus of this 15 song best of is two of his three pop albums from the last decade. I don't mind in the least since I'll Lead You Home and Live the Life are two of my favorite Smith CD's. Beside the title tracks, you get "Missing Person," "Cry for Love," "Never Been Unloved," "Love Me Good," a remix of "Breakdown," and "Straight to the Heart." This is Your Time is only represented by the title track, the only track from the CD to do well at radio. His two Worship CD's contribute the live version of "Above All" and "You are Holy (Prince of Peace)," while we also get to enjoy "Freedom," the title track from his instrumental release. Rounding out the 15 song set are two new releases, the current mega hit "Signs" and "Raging Sea," and the all star recording of his classic song "Friends."

While the last 10 years haven't produced many CD's from Michael, they have been topnotch, and that is reflected in this great new collection. Here's to a third decade as great as the first two have been.

I have had Michael W Smith's First Decade CD for some time, and have just bought Second Decade. I've always liked his music, but have mainly heard his music through my sister's collection. Only recently did I start purchasing his music for myself.
Second Decade may seem bland to long-time fans, but for relative newcomers to his music, it is a well-chosen collection.
There is a nice mixture of older music along with a couple of new songs, making for a wonderful listening experience.
My favourite track, so far, is 'Above All'. I would prefer this track as a studio recording, but there is nothing wrong with the live recording that is included in this compilation. My other top choice (again, for the moment) is Straight to the Heart.
With the exception of 'Friends', these are the only songs that I am fully familiar with.
The rest are more or less new songs to me, making this a great purchase.

While I do like the first decade better. The last song on the album, which is called Raging Sea is worth every penny by itself!

The product received was in perfect condition and was received in record time without paying extra for that. I would highly recommend purchasing from this seller!

If you love Michael W. Smith you will love this CD! Be sure to get "The First Decade" too!

The Second Decade is a great album.

You are Holy, Above All, and This is Your Time are incredible.

This is a must have for any Michael W. Smith fan. You will not be disappointed.