Martina McBride - Greatest Hits

To say that Martina McBride has an amazing voice is a gross understatement. I can't find the words to describe Martina's vocal ability except to say that it is second to none. This cd contains 13 of her greatest hits including 4 #1's, 1 song that she always thought should be a single and 4 new songs. Those 4 new songs are as good as anything she's ever done and that's saying something. "Where Would You Be", in my opinion, is her best vocal performance to date, "Concrete Angel" proves that she can perform a song without belting it out and still convey the feeling, this is one of the saddest songs i've ever heard and Martina conveys that message beautifully, "Blessed" is a great song and Martina does a great job. I've heard her say that this song could have been written just for her about her life and "When God Fearin Women Get the Blues" is fun and sassy with alot of what I like to call "Martina Attitude" and it proves that Martina...Read more

Martina's songs speak volumes and this CD is truly a must-have. It is everything a greatest hits record should be - all of her biggest hits (where is "It's my Time"???) neatly packaged, along with a handful of new songs. Martina and producer Paul Worley offer cut-by-cut comments as well.

The new material is just incredible! "Blessed" (written by Troy Verges), reunites Martina with former backup singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson, who just 'makes' the track. The CD version of "God Fearin' Women" is longer than most radio stations played and well worth the price of the CD for the intro. "Concrete Angel" is the story of a little girl lost and is akin to John Michael Montgomery's "The Little Girl". "Where Would You Be" is a Martina trademark song, wondering about love, but in a way that real women do.

The already released material is all great, Martina's powerful breakout hit "Independence Day", the...Read more

Martina sings both happy and social issue songs equally excellent. She shoots the best videos and chooses the best songs to sing. She recently released her first Greatest Hits album and this is how I rate each song.

"My Baby Loves Me": good... a very sweet and happy song. (5 stars)

"Life #9": great... an up-tempo song, full of country dancing and two-stepping. (5 stars)

"Independence Day": Martina's career hit... an excellent song against domestic violence and can be used for patriotic purposes. (5 stars)

"Strangers": I love this song... but I am sad Martina never released it as a single. However, I'm glad she included it in this collection. (5 stars)

"Safe in the Arms of Love": a very cool sounding record, the background vocals are amazing, Martina's voice rules and it really is "pure ear candy."

"Wild Angels": nice... Martina's first #1 song and an overall very happy song. Just like a cartoon. (5 stars)

"Valentine": a love ballad well sung by Martina, perfect for all...Read more