Product Description

'Family' is the twelfth studio album from US country-pop sensation Leann Rimes. Continuing in the same vein as previousalbums, this set contains a smattering of country pop tracks that will please her massive fanbase. Includes the tracks 'Nothin' Better To Do', 'Fight' and 'Family'.

Track Listing

1. Family
2. Nothin' Better To Do
3. Fight
4. Good Friends And A Glass Of Wine
5. Something I Can Feel
6. I Want You With Me
7. Doesn't Everybody
8. Nothing Wrong - Rimes, LeAnn & Marc Broussard
9. Pretty Things
10. Upper Hand
11. One Day Too Long
12. What I Cannot Change
13. Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore - Rimes, LeAnn & Bon Jovi
14. When You Love Someone Like That - Rimes, LeAnn & Reba McEntire

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24593 in Music
• Released on: 2007-10-08
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.com

Family sounds like a pivotal release for Rimes, who made her breakthrough as a childhood prodigy with an uncanny vocal resemblance to Patsy Cline, and then evolved into an eclectic diva who couldn't quite decide what she wanted to be when she grew up. She's all grown up now, as both the sensual "Upper Hand" and the spiritual "What I Cannot Change" attest. Rimes had a hand in writing all the material (except for the bonus-cut duets with Jon Bon Jovi and Reba McEntire), and themes of family--though not always her family--pervade the lyrics. Musically, this is grittier, harder-edged, and more propulsive than much of her previous fare, with the title cut and "Nothin' Better to Do" evoking the Southern country soul of Bobbie Gentry, her duet with Marc Broussard on "Nothing Wrong" riffing like the Rolling Stones, and "One Day Too Long" sounding like the female Otis Redding. She's lost none of her supple upper register, as the balladry of "Pretty Things" attests, but Leann Rimes in no longer just a pretty voice. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews

Country Rock
I bought this CD having seen "Nothing better to do" on MTV and was not disappointed. It has a country rock feel with some fabulous ballads too. The duets with Marc Broussard and Bon Jovi are highlights along with the title track and the one that origanially caught my attention. Leanne's voice is strong and powerful and there is non of the mushiness that I had previously associated with her. A positive change of direction for Leanne and I will certainly be looking out for her next offering on the strength of this CD.

A gamble that paid off.
When I first saw the lyrics and listened to the album, I wondered what I'd done but after the third listen I was hooked and for now it's the only album that seems to be playing at mine. Love it. It's upbeat and lively and has its sweet moments too.

LeAnn's Diary
Dear Diary

(Entry for Aug 28, 1995, age 13)

By my twenty-fifth birthday, I intend to:
1. Become a country music superstar
2. Release at least twelve studio albums
3. Sell millions and millions of records
4. Win an American Music Award
5. Win two Grammy Awards
6. Win three Academy of Country Music Awards
7. Pick up a dozen Billboard Music Awards
8. Get married to my soul mate
.
.

Dear Diary

(Entry for October 9, 2007, age 25)

Been there, done that!!!!

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LeAnn Rimes latest album is based on her personal life experiences, and although it may not be her best album, you have to give her marks not only for the sentiment, but for sharing songwriting duties on five of the tracks with her husband. First single "Nothin' Better to Do" is one these songs, and although it has a wonderfully upbeat chorus, it's unfortunate that I couldn't understand most of the lyrics.

The standout songs are the collaborations with Bon Jovi, Reba McEntire and Marc Broussard, but also check out "Fight", "Something I Can Feel", "I Want You With Me" and "Doesn't Everybody".

The vocals on some tracks are clearer than on others, and some songs are produced better than others, but all in all the album passes muster. It's a good Country album, just not a great one.



Amanda Richards