Wildflower

Lauren Alaina | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mercury Nashville/19 Recordings/Interscope
• ASIN: B0052TDN5S
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,327 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2011 debut album from the former American Idol contestant. Sixteen-year-old Lauren was the runner-up on Season 10 of American Idol. A record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast for Lauren and winner Scotty McCreery, and 38.6 million viewers tuned in to see the finale. Lauren had a unique recording experience with her first album. Because she was on the American Idols Live! Tour, she recorded in several studios across the United States with producer Byron Gallimore in addition to holding several sessions in Nashville.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Album and Strong Vocals October 11, 2011

By Jamie C. Crowe

Format:Audio CD

I have to be honest, I'm not that much of a country fan, but I'm a fan of this local young lady who I first heard performing karaoke at a local place called Magoo's. She can sing ANYTHING and not just country music. This album has to be by far my favorite country album in many years. I have liked Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, and other country ladies, but I have to admit this album could out sell some of the other artists that are out there and have been around for years. I could easily see this album having at least 5 singles and most or all going to #1. Tracks #4 "The Middle", 5 "Like My Mother Does" , 8 "The Locket", and 12 "Dirt Road Prayer" could be tear-jerkers for many sensitive individuals, like myself. When I first hear Track 8, "The Locket", I nearly had to pull off the side of the ride if that gives you any idea of the emotional nerve this song struck. I have to say I enjoyed hearing every song and didn't skip past any, which happens with many albums from many different artists. Track #11 "Funny Thing About Love" which Lauren wrote, could easily be one of the strongest tracks on the album and most definitely a single! I could go on and on about how much I love this strong album and Lauren's strong vocals.

Even if you do not like country, you will enjoy the strength of this talented young lady's voice as well as her ability to emotionally connect the listener with story of each song.

Congrat's Lauren on an awesome first of many albums! I'm looking forward to your pop and/or dance album that I hope you record in the future for all of your fans that know you can sing anything that you want!

Not sure why the track listing isn't listed here on Amazon, but here it is until they update the information:

1. Georgia Peaches
2. Growing Her Wings
3. Tupelo
4. The Middle
5. Like My Mother Does
6. She's A Wildflower
7. I'm Not One Of Them
8. The Locket
9. Eighteen Inches
10. One Of Those Boys
11. Funny Thing About Love
12. Dirt Road Prayer

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY Song A Potential Hit October 11, 2011

By Bonnie D.

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

What an amazing voice Lauren Alaina has! Every single song is a possible hit. Her newest single is Georgia Peaches, and that song is so catchy and well sung it is sure to be a hit. 18 Inches was written by Carrie Underwood and I think that may turn out to be the best selling single of this potentially hit packed album. Lauren's version of Wildflower is also the best one I've heard. This album showcases the type of music Lauren loves, from country to rock to pop. Georgia Peaches is country rock, The Middle is Country Pop and reminds me of a Taylor Swift Song. 18 Inches was a Carrie Underwood co write, and Carrie thought enough of Lauren to allow Lauren to record this, and she does an amazing job. The Locket is a BEAUTIFUL story of a young girl helping her grandmother remember her true love, reminiscent of The Notebook. One of Those Boys is another probable hit. The saucy lyrics and up tempo melody match Lauren's personality so well. Funny Thing About Love is a Lauren co-write, and it is extremely catchy. I find myself humming this tune long after I hear it. I'm Not One of Them tells the boys whose boss. I really hope I'm Not One of Them becomes a hit because it should be an anthem for young girls to say to boys basically, Hey I deserve love and respect, and I'm not falling for any games. I love the line "I'm not some notch on your Facebook wall, and I'm not some last chance midnight call" Dirt Road Prayer is a song about a girl starting out on her own, but praying for her family before she goes. Tupelo will probably be a hit. I see it as a Springtime song about a easy, lazy road trip with the one you love. You will not regret buying this album.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good album!!! October 11, 2011

By Evangeline

Format:Audio CD

Lauren Alaina is such a talented singer and this album definitely shows how talented she is! When I first bought this, I didn't expect such beautiful songs. My favorite is definately "dirt road prayer" and I think that is most people's favorite song. It's amazing how people of all ages will like this album, and I'd really suggest people to buy it!