So Far: The Best Of Susan Ashton Volume 1

Susan Ashton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 29, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000000V4K
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,871 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This Christian Music CD contains 12 tracks and runs 50.5 minutes.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars testament to an amazing voice and a life lived for Christ, July 8, 2001

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elenagracia (coronado, ca usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So Far: The Best Of Susan Ashton Volume 1 (Audio CD)

Many may not know that Susan Ashton was one of the most popular and respected contemporary Christian vocalists for most of the 1990s before her crossover to country music. This compilation highlights some of her greatest work in that genre and includes selections from her first three albums (Wakened by the Wind, Angels of Mercy, Susan Ashton) and two additional cuts.

Susan Ashton possesses a pure, gorgeous voice that immediately captivates. It is an incredible, expressive gift honed by a passion for her craft and a commitment to her calling -- it is a precise, masterful vocal presence. "So Far" is a testament to an amazing voice and an even more amazing partnership with songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick. His intelligent, thoughtful lyrics and gorgeous melodies go straight to the heart of the Christian walk. Together they create some of the most honest testimonies of living faith you may ever hear.

Much of this material would be considered acoustic pop/rock with some country leanings and even a little jazz ("Remember Not"). It's difficult for me to pick a favorite -- the entire album is excellent. I do wish that more material from the third release ("Susan Ashton") had been included -- "Summer Solstice" in particular.

If you are a fan of warm, rich, confident vocals over spare, sophisticated lyrics reflecting a life for Christ, then SO FAR -- and all of Susan Ashton's earlier work -- is for you.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Susan Ashton sings like an angel, November 19, 2003

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Aaron Blight (Westminster, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So Far: The Best Of Susan Ashton Volume 1 (Audio CD)

Susan Ashton is a contemporary Christian vocalist who is writing and singing songs that are as good as (or better than) any pop artist in today's Top 40.

This greatest hits album is a perfect introduction to Susan Ashton's music. One of the most immediate things you'll hear is her magnaminous voice: God gave Susan Ashton some impeccable pipes, and she knows how to use them. This singer has one of the most pristine and herculean voices in popular music today (think Martina McBride, a good comparison). Moreover, Susan sings with passion, knowing instinctively how to convey the personal feelings associated with her songs.

Of course, a central dimension to these songs is the unmistakable Christian themes. Whether she's encouraging us to "reach out beyond justice to mercy, going more than halfway to forgive," or acknowledging that "no one knows my heart better than [God]," or proclaiming she'll "stand...for what I believe," you can expect to hear messages to which all believing people relate.

This album contains some of the finest songs in contemporary Christian music. I highly recommend it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "A Great Find", February 27, 2000

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Jennifer "jeanvieve7" (Monroe, WA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So Far: The Best Of Susan Ashton Volume 1 (Audio CD)

Rarely do I find a cd where I like every single song on it, but this is one of those. Susan Ashton has a beautiful smooth soothing voice. It is hard for me to descibe her style, sort of a country flavor, but not quite, a little folk possibly. There are beautiful ballads like " Grand Canyon" and "Stand", and some more upbeat tunes like "Hunger & Thirst" and "Remember Not". Her message is on a personal spiritual level rather than generalized. This is just the perfect cd to play on a rainy afternoon, or whenever you want to kick back. I highly recomend it.