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Editorial Reviews
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In paying tribute to her roots, Martina McBride doesn't merely cover a selection of classic country favorites, she conjures an entire era. You'd swear that was Floyd Cramer playing piano on the album-opening "You Win Again," and Chet Atkins picking guitar on the following "I'll Be There." The steel guitar featured so prominently throughout Timeless recalls a time when country sounded distinctly--and proudly--different from rock, while the background chorale on "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "Once a Day," as well as the soaring strings on "Rose Garden," remind one of the "countrypolitan" crossover sound. Except for a delicate rendering of Johnny Cash's "I Still Miss Someone," McBride's versions don't really add anything to the originals, because these songs weren't missing anything. But she makes "I Don't Hurt Anymore" sound as fresh and pure as it did when Hank Snow recorded it more than a half-century ago, while her rendition of "Till I Can Make It on My Own" has all the brittle conviction that Tammy Wynette invested in it. --Don McLeese
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Product Description
This is an album full of classic country songs from throughout the ages, and it's sure to be an instant classic itself. The first single, 'Rose Garden', which produced a number one in 1970 for Lynn Anderson is already rising up the charts. RCA. 2005.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By D. Ermold
Format:Audio CD
Okay. Here we go.
When you record a vocally flawless album.
When you produce said record on your own to have it the way you want it.
When your entire album was recorded track by track, not take by take (i.e. spliceless).
When you only use vintage instruments, including a 1939 microphone for recording.
When you record said album in a recording studio built and owned by you and your husband.
When you can belt one line then pull it back hardcore.
When you record an album solely on 1" tape, completely analog, until you tweak the balances before you digitalize and duplicate the album.
When you reach a point in your career that your label and your fans let you make an album of your favorites from 30 to 50 years ago.
When you reach that point and not care if it flops or not because of the musical experience.
When you're tied for the most awarded female vocalist in country music history (with Reba McEntire and Loretta Lynn).
When Buck Owens proclaims you as one of the premier voices in country music ever.
When Marty Stuart refers to you as aesthetically amazing (in country terms, of course).
When people know that although you are a first rate vocalist, family and friends always come first, for real.
When you are asked to film two live concerts for PBS and CMT to showcase said album, and the live performances are equally as flawless.
Then I will proclaim you as my favorite female vocalist ever. Until then, which will be never, Martina McBride will always be #1 in my heart.
To my readers:
If you want to hear something other than over produced albums.
If you want to get back to simple music.
If you love country classics done with emotional, yet dead-on vocals.
If you want to get back to pure talent.
If you want to hear great vocals.
If you want to be amazed.
Purchase this album
When you record a vocally flawless album.
When you produce said record on your own to have it the way you want it.
When your entire album was recorded track by track, not take by take (i.e. spliceless).
When you only use vintage instruments, including a 1939 microphone for recording.
When you record said album in a recording studio built and owned by you and your husband.
When you can belt one line then pull it back hardcore.
When you record an album solely on 1" tape, completely analog, until you tweak the balances before you digitalize and duplicate the album.
When you reach a point in your career that your label and your fans let you make an album of your favorites from 30 to 50 years ago.
When you reach that point and not care if it flops or not because of the musical experience.
When you're tied for the most awarded female vocalist in country music history (with Reba McEntire and Loretta Lynn).
When Buck Owens proclaims you as one of the premier voices in country music ever.
When Marty Stuart refers to you as aesthetically amazing (in country terms, of course).
When people know that although you are a first rate vocalist, family and friends always come first, for real.
When you are asked to film two live concerts for PBS and CMT to showcase said album, and the live performances are equally as flawless.
Then I will proclaim you as my favorite female vocalist ever. Until then, which will be never, Martina McBride will always be #1 in my heart.
To my readers:
If you want to hear something other than over produced albums.
If you want to get back to simple music.
If you love country classics done with emotional, yet dead-on vocals.
If you want to get back to pure talent.
If you want to hear great vocals.
If you want to be amazed.
Purchase this album
62 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For her eighth studio album, the sweet soprano of Kansas looks back and shares her favorite country classics. The well known songs will be sure to please fans of pure country music, but won't win very many new converts from the cross-over country camp.
Staying faithful to the traditional songs, the first single is a very pretty and powerful rendition of Lynn Anderson's 1970 number one hit "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden", a great choice, and one of the best songs from this album.
Eighteen songs long, the album pays tribute to the greatest country icons of all time, such as Hank Williams, Ray Price, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Buck Owens, Hank Snow, Tammy Wynette, Johhny Cash, Eddy Arnold and Kris Kristofferson. Dolly Parton guests on Johnny Cash's "I Still Miss Someone".
A faithful tribute to traditional country music, and a great gift for a country music fan. Rated 4.5 stars.
Amanda Richards, October 18, 2005
Staying faithful to the traditional songs, the first single is a very pretty and powerful rendition of Lynn Anderson's 1970 number one hit "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden", a great choice, and one of the best songs from this album.
Eighteen songs long, the album pays tribute to the greatest country icons of all time, such as Hank Williams, Ray Price, Don Gibson, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Patsy Cline, Buck Owens, Hank Snow, Tammy Wynette, Johhny Cash, Eddy Arnold and Kris Kristofferson. Dolly Parton guests on Johnny Cash's "I Still Miss Someone".
A faithful tribute to traditional country music, and a great gift for a country music fan. Rated 4.5 stars.
Amanda Richards, October 18, 2005
35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"Timeless" is Martina's album of classic cover songs. Lately several artists have recently issued an album of cover songs, George Jones and Dolly Parton for instance. Oddly enough Dolly sings on the George Jones disc as well as this Martina album. As for this album, it is filled with songs that Martina grew up loving. The songs go back to the 1950's and the most recent one being from the mid 70's. The album has a very dated feel to it, that was intentional. The arrangements and the instrumentation on the songs are exactly as they were originally done. In fact even the recording process was done as the songs would have been originally done right down to being mastered on analog tape!!! The result is a great retro album. If you're a fan of today's pop-country you may be dissappointed with this disc. Martina doesn't belt out on this album quite like she does on her original material, she simply presents the songs as they were meant to be heard. On the other hand, if you're a fan of classic country you will love this album.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
a classic from music's finest voice, read the interview here
Martina Mcbride was introduced at a CMT awards presentation as "one of the greatest voices ever created by God. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Michael Rampa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome CD!
This is one of her best albums in my opinion. Great covers of some classic county songs/artists. Wonderful CD that will become a favorite quickly!
Published 14 days ago by mgraves13
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music
I bought this because I am a fan of older country music and Martina McBride delivers. She has such a great voice and puts a small spin on country classics, listen to it daily!
Published 1 month ago by Gina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Martina is one of my favorite singers! I love that she included some old time favorate songs. More great songs to add to my collection.
Published 2 months ago by Rachel M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless
One of my favorite albums of all time. Martina is so special. A girlfriend gave me this album and now I have it on my computer and Kindle. Yea!
Published 4 months ago by catwiskers
5.0 out of 5 stars
They call such music timeless for a reason
Timeless pairs one of the finest voices in country music with songs that are worth hearing. For some reason I can't understand, the bulk of country music being performed today is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by gopher41
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a great deal
I had this CD and lost it somewhere in the process of moving. I really loved the songs on it, oldies but goodies that she had redone. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steven Lyerla
5.0 out of 5 stars
Martina Mcbride
I love this cd, Martina sings classic old songs made famous by other artists the right way! Without murdering them like some song artist do, singing other's hits.
Published 5 months ago by Kevin A. Vonloh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovestoshop
I love this CD! She does a wonderful job on all of these remakes. They seem to have the same backgrounds as the originals that just brings you back in time.
Published 6 months ago by lovestoshop
5.0 out of 5 stars
Flawless
I can't add much to the glowing reviews except my own thoughts. Martina gives these country classics the power and beauty of her voice and nothing more. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gene Wisdom
