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Shania Twain

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00003CM7V
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #478,589 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Yes, it's that Shania, long before she turned the country-music industry upside down. As the '80s rolled into the '90s, and she was toiling in a Canadian resort, it appears as if the making of this CD was an attempt to transform her into the new Pat Benatar, a kind of rock goddess specializing in the power ballad. That she had the voice for it is beyond doubt--her expressive singing is by far the best thing about this album. The songs (mostly cowritten by Shania and Paul Sabu) leave much to be desired, as do the generally predictable arrangements. However, as a little peek into her past, it's definitely of interest, and the fact that some of the proceeds go to charity means that it's not a complete cash in. --Chris Nickson

Product Description

12 historic recordings made by this country superstar in Canada for Limelight Records in 1989-1990, prior to her contract with Mercury Nashville. Shania co-wrote nine of the songs. All of the recordings have been digitally remixed & remastered. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this album will go to the Kids' Cafe/ Second Harvest charity in Chicago & the Make A Wish Foundation. 1999 release.

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Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shania Rocks!, November 25, 1999

By	"shaniarules" (VA) - See all my reviews

This is such a great cd! It's not country but for thoose of you who like music with an attitude you'll love it! I personally think it's amazing. It's so cool to hear music from Shania's "Early years" I really love this cd & would highly encourage true fans to buy this!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great CD of Shania's earlier masterpieces, November 28, 1999

By	"the_jooster" (Australia) - See all my reviews

Shania Twain's 'new' album of 'old' material. It is brilliant!

It is lovely to here Shania's first recordings in one. It is quite a contrast to her country recordings is this is mainly a Rock type of album. More like country rock.

"Two Hearts, One Love" is a beautiful song. My favourite is "(Don't Gimme That) Once Over". It is a moderatly paced melody that has a great beat and a feel to it. I found myself humming it for ages after I listened to it. More excellent melodies are "Half Breed", "Wild and Wicked", "I Lost My Heart When I Found You", and "Rhythm Made Me Do It".

This is a must. It is a great album.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great History, February 20, 2000

By	Laura Detwiler (California, USA) - See all my reviews

I love this CD because it gives you a chance to hear what Shania sounded like before she became famous. It took me a little bit to get used to hearing her not singing a country song, but I soon learned to like it. I found it to be alot like Lita Ford, kinda popish with the heavy guitar. I really enjoyed Half-Breed. When I hear it, it reminds me alot of Europe's Cherokee, or Tim McGraw's Indian Outlaw. It is one of my favorite songs on the album. I imagine that she really enjoyed singing it, because of her indian background. The first 9 songs definately have a different sound than the other ones she wrote. I would have never guessed that this album was her! But it is great to see a different side of her!