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5.0 out of 5 stars
1999's Best Album, June 2, 2000
This review is from: Somewhere Between Heaven & Earth (Audio CD)
Eventhough this CD has been out for over a year now,I wanted to put in my two cents. My number one CD for 1999, "Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth" is also one of the strongest and most important releases of the past decade. Once referred to as "the thinking man's Joan Jett", this was Cindy's first release in ten years. I was immediately impressed with the growth this CD showed over 1989's "Cindy Bullens"; there was a diversity and power that was instantly evident. This, coupled with the CD's backstory (the death of Cindy's daughter)makes this one a keeper. What's so amazing, though, is that you don't need to have suffered such a profound loss to be able to appreciate or identify with this CD. The loss of a loved one, a romantic break-up...."Somewhere..." relates to any and all situations yet, at the same time, remains just great rock and roll. Besides top-notch songwriting and musicianship,the arrangements in particular stand out. Guest artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Rodney Crowell, Bryan Adams and Lucinda Williams might overpower a lesser artist, but Cindy knows how to use them all to their fullest potential without ever taking a backseat or getting lost in the mix. Some of the CD's hi-lites include "Water On The Moon" (a haunting duet with Rodney Crowell that has "hit-waiting-to-happen" written all over it), the rocking "Something To Believe In", "Boxing With God", with it's great blend of humor and poignancy, the beautiful "Lights Of Paris" and the powerful CD closer "Better Than I've Ever Been". In summation, I just want to say I've given "Somewhere......" as a gift to fourteen people. Three of those people, in turn, have given it to other people. Everyone has loved it. So will you. Do yourself a favor - BUY THIS ALBUM!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a beautiful tribute, January 30, 2000
This review is from: Somewhere Between Heaven & Earth (Audio CD)
When I lost my 21 year old son to leukemia, I was looking for solace in any form.I remembered an article I had taken from a magazine before my son's death, about cindy's experience and resulting album. I found the album in a local music store. I listened to it again and again, bathing in the exquisite pain felt by another mother's loss. It is a healing experience- you can place yourself in any one of her songs. We played "As Long As You Love" at my son's memorial service. I thank Cindy for a truly beautiful gift from her heart.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal Entertainer, July 16, 2001
This review is from: Somewhere Between Heaven & Earth (Audio CD)
I had the priviledge of seeing Cindy Bullens last weekend at a National Conference for TCF. I had purchased her CD several months ago, but, after seeing her perform and hearing her background story, all I can say is that everyone who has ever lost a loved one should DEFINITELY own this CD. Her music (words and music written by her) make you more aware of every emotion you possess.
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