Sonya Isaacs

Sonya Isaacs | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 10, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B00004YX2J
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,126 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Dolly Parton says that if Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt had a daughter she'd sound like Sonya Isaacs. Sorry Dolly, but Sonya's first mama would have to be Patty Loveless. Just listen to her sing "I've Forgotten How You Feel." And isn't it Patty you think of when you read "two badly broken barely beatin' hearts," the lyrics to another of Sonya's songs? Isaacs, who came from bluegrass and gospel as lead singer and mandolin player in her family band the Isaacs, is a protégé of Vince Gill, who produced the seven best cuts and provides angelic harmony. Yet the album never completely jells, victimized to a large part by the addition of two more producers and additional mainstream tracks. Isaacs's soprano seems too thin to carry the country-pop tunes, and surprisingly, she doesn't display enough high-lonesome heart for the grassier stuff. That said, she shines on "Just Go," a song she wrote about the pain of unrequited love; on "Healing Hands" with guest Parton; and on the Celtic-flavored spiritual "The Battlefield." Next time out, she may do better, or she might also think about detouring the star route to concentrate on her real strength, songwriting. We already have one Patty Loveless, and taking Trisha Yearwood into consideration, two Ronstadts. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Money Back Guarantee Wouldn't Cost Anyone A Dime, November 11, 2000

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Joseph Brotherton (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sonya Isaacs (Audio CD)

Lyric Street Records, Amazon.com, or Fred's Record Shop could offer a money back guarantee on this record and put the anticipated amount of returns in an escrow account and have change left from a nickel after making the first and only deposit.

If the artist were Shania, Faith, The Chicks, or anyone with an established "name," this record would sell in the millions and the songs would be all over the radio. Give a listen to any of these songs, but particularly "Let's Not Lose Each Other Anymore," "How Can I Forget," "Just Go," and "Healing Hands" and you'll buy the record and gladly pay the price of the record, or more, for next-day delivery.

This girl has a voice. This girl can write. This girl can perform. And it doesn't hurt that she's beautiful in the same kind of way as Faith Hill, Sara Evans, or any one of a number of movie-star types. Notwithstanding the good looks, a blind man would appreciate this record.

Buy it.

Buy it.

Buy it.

Then buy a second copy in case you lose the first.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible., February 11, 2001

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Angelina (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sonya Isaacs (Audio CD)

I bought Sonya's CD based on the fact that I truly enjoy Vince Gill's music, and I'd read somewhere that he sings with her on this CD, and that he'd even produced some of the songs on it. Well, I must say I wasn't disappointed in my purchase ONE BIT. Sonya's voice is pure and clear and very unique. Her songwriting is great, too. I am not a huge fan of Shania or of Martina or Faith, and had about given up on the young women of country until I heard Sonya. Her voice stands out like a bright white light on a canvas of black velvet. Smooth, clear, lyrical and tender. If you like soft, sweet, and strong, here's a girl for you.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars way to go sonya, December 21, 2000

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stacy york (eubank, ky. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sonya Isaacs (Audio CD)

sonya is a very talented musician and singer. her gospel roots only makes her stronger.shes a very talented song writer.and all of her material needs to be heard her voice ranges from gospel to bluegrass to country.she has a unique god given talent to be able to do this.I think her album shows her ranges and what all she is capable of doing.and comments from the other review.im a big fan of patty loveless. but dollys right. your friends back in kentucky are very proud of you .keep on with the good work.