I'd definitely say Carrie Underwood is the best thing to come out of American Idol since its debut winner Kelly Clarkson.Barely 5 months after winning Idol , she released her debut album Some Hearts.Critics gave the album mixed reviews but the fuel from Idol drove it to astonishing heights in the financial sector(It sold more than 6 million copies in the US alone). She also won numerous awards and shattered countless records in the process.Would she fall into the dreaded sophomore slump??
Carnival Ride, propelled by the lead single So Small , actually does not live up to the hype and expectation built by her vast legion of fans. Apart from a few tracks , all are very predictable and forgettable.Rather than showing off her own style and range,Carrie clearly tries taking the safe route.However,the album does have its positives in the opening track Flat On The Floor and the fun-filled Last Name.Both are really high-tempo and truly showcase the range in her vocals.There are far too many ballads on the album, which can get pretty tiring after a few spins.The album will still end up selling millions of copies,thanks to her amazing fan base. As a Carrie Underwood fan myself , i can only pray that album #3 can do justice to what she truly could be! My Rating: 6/10
Download This: Flat On The Floor , Last Name , I Told You So , I Know You Won't
Try These: Martina Mcbride ,Kelly Clarkson , Reba McEntire
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