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WOW - Miranda at Her Best

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019

Miranda Lambert has to be one the most talented people in music; not just country, but ALL music. Every damn song on this album is phenomenal. Every. Damn. One. Not "just OK," not "good," but freakin' EXCELLENT. In my opinion, Miranda has never put out a bad album, but I am just blown away by how perfect, well-written, well thought out, fun, feeling, and delightful this album is. This is a change of pace from Weight of These Wings, which was more introspective and had some sad moments. This album is more upbeat and fun, without being frivolous. The lyrics and the choices she makes are intelligent and clever. Trust me, whether you're a die hard Miranda fan or if this is the first time you're giving her a try... this is going to be one of your favorite albums of the decade.

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Maren or Miranda

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019

Beautiful artwork. I've been a ML fan forever so don't just assume I only bought this album to talk unkind about it. I usually love all ML songs and albums from start to finish. I'm a little confused I understand and respect that artists try new things and explore with different sounds but their is to much going on here the beats drown out her voice the twang in it is hardly recognizable and unsettling. I was confused I thought this was a Maren Morris album?! The new sound of the beats sound to much like a pop album. I've always rooted and loved ML albums and I'm so disappointed I waited this long for her album their are only ones that are truly her the music I fell in love with from the start these are the only tracks worth listening to
1. Way Too Pretty For Prison
2. Locomotive
3. Bluebird
4. Tequila Does
5. It All Comes Out In The Wash
The rest of the album is very disappointing and unoriginal for her to produce don't like this new sound and direction at all.

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Maren or Miranda

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019

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WOW - Miranda at Her Best

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

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K. J. B

Country-Rock Done Right!

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

Miranda is one of the few artists that understands what it means to make an album. The album concept has mostly gone out the window with today's artists putting their attention to making radio-friendly singles instead of releasing an album of songs around a certain theme. Miranda has made an album with quality songwriting and country-rock production that centers around the theme of "Wildcard" which in her case means "own the skin you're in" and that is certainly what she is doing with this album. This album is a perfect snapshot of her current life.

With my review, I will focus on my favorite songs. The album starts off with "White Trash", a song that talks about her pride in being country, which combines country and experimental rock to make it very interesting sound. "Settling Down" is one of my favorites because she sings about whether she should 'saddle up or settle down' when it comes to deciding if she stay single or get married as it is a question I am wrestling with myself. The line 'I'm a little wild child and a homing pigeon' hits home for me. "Holy Water" has southern gospel written all over it, but Miranda takes aim at those false prophets that uses the word of God for all the wrong reasons. "Way Too Pretty for Prison" is hilarious as two women question if they should kill a cheating man or let someone do it for them because they are too pretty for prison. "Bluebird" is my most favorite song as she sings about learning from hard lessons, staying positive, and moving on to her next adventure. Other semi favorites are "Fire Escape", "How Dare You Love", "Pretty Bitchin", and "Tequila Does".

Now some 'country purists' will claim that this album is not country. Never mind the fact, that most of the giants in country music (even the father of country music, Jimmie Rodgers) also experimented with different sounds and sang different genres to keep country music fresh. The great Willie Nelson once even recorded an album of pop standards. The great Emmylou Harris once stressed while it is important to keep the roots of country music alive, she doesn't want country music to stay stuck in one place. She wanted country music to evolve in order to survive. So when I hear country fans question the direction of this album, it tells me not only do they not understand country music but they do not know the history of it. So, I say this to tell Miranda, you're doing a great job and to stay true to yourself.

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Wendi Dreher

watch for damaged CDs

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

Love the CD, but it came with a cracked and broken cd case. For a brand new purchase, I am not impressed.

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J. Romano

A Wild One!

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

Love this album-definitely Miranda's best! A solid set of catchy, fun songs. Highlights include "It All Comes Out In The Wash", "Way Too Pretty For Prison", "Pretty Bitchin'", "Tequila Does", and the best one of all: "Locomotive" which sounds just like its title, loud and fast!

Download the recently released but not on the album "Fooled Around and Fell In Love" and add it on the end of this album to make it Five stars++++.

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HenDog

Wildcard

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

Awesome Album! So good! Definitely recommend picking up one of best albums of 2019

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EastonFour

Lucky #7

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019

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This is definitely her Lucky #7 - I love all of what this encompasses. Miranda Lambert has come full circle and created a lyrical/life masterpiece of her own. She is such a well rounded artist and person. Love love love this album. 🎰💜

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Sarah Sheetz

Skipping songs

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019

Format: MP3 MusicVerified Purchase

Ordered digital download and I am so disappointed with the quality of the download. Songs are skipping through out the whole album. The music is 5 stars but I cant give all 5 to amazon music.

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john thomas

more edgier

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019

Format: Audio CDVerified Purchase

This cd by Miranda Lambert I think is edgier then anything she has ever done. It starts off with the first two songs being more rock then I think anything else she has ever done. The third song It All Comes Out In The Wash is the first single and reminds me of her Only Prettier.
She's got songs on her that sound like something Tony Joe White would have done. And has some classic country sounds to them like Tequila Does. My favorite song is Pretty Bitchin' which could be a single but might not be just because of the title. Would radio play that. I have all of Miranda's cds and she has never made a bad one.

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Eric

Record skips terribly

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020

Format: VinylVerified Purchase

This is not a review based on the music on this album but more about the physical record itself. I purchased the vinal record version of this album for my wife for christmas. She heard the album before and likes it so was excited when she opened it. The excitement soon ended. We placed it on our record player (we haven't had any other issues with it playing other records) and it started skipping immediately. The first couple and the last couple songs seemed to be the worst but it skipped throughout. I had it replaced once and the 2nd one had the same issues and will try one more time before giving up. Not sure if there was a bad batch or what but will update review after 3rd and final attempt.

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