Reckless

It's a good album from Martina McBride that will be enjoyed by her fans (like me). She is in fine singing form, though many of the songs, while perfectly fine pop/country songs, are pretty ordinary, though pleasantly enough they are written for grown-ups. My two favorite songs are "It Ain't Pretty," a narrative about a woman getting over a broken romance by going out on a Saturday night, and "You and You Alone" which is just Martina and a piano, showcasing her beautiful voice and considerable singing skill. I'm a glad that Martina avoided overly sappy/maudlin songs, and I also appreciate the understated production values which allow Martina's voice to shine through. Regarding some other issues: The CD box was shattered when I received it, so I will have to find another box. And the art? Martina has the loveliest blue eyes that you'll ever see, yet in most of the photos her eyes are hidden.

I'm a vinyl lover and I am thrilled that Martina's "Reckless" was released on vinyl. It sounds great! Another great set from an amazing singer, and as usual, a top notch production. Dann Huff and company have turned out another excellent release. "Reckless" is a great tune, and another great track is "Tha'ts The Think About Love." The backup vocalists are great and add to this song a lot. After I received this record from Amazon, the next day I bought one of Martina's earlier records called "Everlasting" on vinyl. Another great record and I'm so glad it was released on vinyl.

A simply beautiful album. It's country, it's modern and a great sound! I don't believe I ever played an album on repeat as much as this one. Love, love, love this album. Very highly recommended!! Thanks to Martina McBride for making another amazing album and looking forward to many many more!!

Martina hit it out the park again an amazing singer with great songs . I listen to it over and over Wish she would come to town so I can hear the new songs live!!!

Glad to see Martina came back with new music that is reminiscent of her previous style that made her so famous. Love her voice. Tracks, such as "Reckless", "Just Around the Corner" and her cover of O.A.R's "We'll Pick Up, Where We Left Off", are great. I hope she continues to record new music, as her voice and music style just seem to work together flawlessly. I've been a huge fan of her music since her debut album in 1992, which was a great album. Some of her other albums from the late 90's and early 2000's are very good too, and this new album is kind of bringing her back full circle.

Timeless ... Martina McBride still has the voice, the diction, the rhythm, the story telling in her music. You want to get up and dance listening to it. Enjoyable listening, so glad she is still performing. A lasting star in comparison to some of what is being "belted out" with poor diction and loud backgrounds by some of the so-called stars today.

Good music 🎶

Amazon screwed up majorly on this order. I had to place the order a second time. Good album and worth buying.

Me ha gustado la potente voz de Martina Macbride, como siempre

This is a wonderful CD ! I have always loved her music and I love this one too! She is still amazing!

Eigentlich kenne ich es von ihr nicht anders. Ich habe alle ihre CD's und beide LP's. Eine Recension der Lieder schenke ich mir: da sind evtl. andere kompetenter. Ich mag die Songs einfach. Ich habe jetzt die CD und die LP. Die LP ist von der Haptik usw. der CD haushoch überlegen. Einfach mal beide in die Hand nehmen, dann merkt und spürt man sofort die Unterschiede. Und vom Klang preferiere ich auch die LP eindeutig. Für mich eine der fünf besten Sängerinnen in diesem Musikgenre. Mindestens 5 Sterne!

A very good CD with a couple of good small cameo's from other country stars which seems to be the trend now. When she doesn't over fill her releases with god bothering, her music is very, very good, and anyway, you cannot fault her vocal talents. She seems to have developed the same talent which Faith Hill had of removing the twang from her voice or applying it more depending on the occassion, to the point that you aren't sure whether the southern twang is the added bit or the removed bit if you get my meaning.

Martina McBride est depuis 1992 une référence absolue dans la country music, une voix puissante et un timbre exceptionnel, pas loin d'une quinzaine d'albums dont un live renversant, deux somptueux albums de reprises, l'un des plus beaux albums de Noël de country et des hits à en pleuvoir. Deux ans après "Everlasting", second album de reprises hommage, voici donc un retour à la création, 10 titres, plutôt midtempo, un hit en ouverture et déjà plusieurs classiques en devenir. Le titre "Reckless" qui donne son nom à l'album est du Martina pur jus, rythmé, harmonieux, avec des envolées vocales quand il faut et des arrangements à tomber par terre. "It ain't pretty" et "Just around the corner" entrent d'emblée dans la catégorie des plus belle chansons de la dame. La première pour la voix tour à tour douce ou déchirante merveilleusement soutenue par la guitare de Dann Huff, la seconde pour la perfection du phrasé, les deux pour leurs mélodies prégnantes. S'ensuivent autant de pépites taillées dans l'or de rivières sauvages, autant de mélodies parfaitement structurées, réservant leurs lots de frissons et de surprises (Duos avec Buddy Miller sur "The Real Thing", et Keith Urban sur "Diamond") et d'arrangements repoussant toujours plus loin les limites de la virtuosité. La production est un modèle du genre, signée Dann Huff (incontournable), Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift) et Mme Martina McBride herself. J'ai un faible démesuré pour la somptueuse ballade "We"ll pick up where we left off" et vénère tout autant "That's the thing about love" et son refrain entétant et son tempo soutenu. Immense merci et respect pour cette artiste qui dans sa cinquantième année nous offre une nouvelle pièce maitresse de son oeuvre. A écouter sans attendre et sans modération.