Michele H. (cdheaven) from FORT MYERS, FL Reviewed on 1/15/2011...
Christian music. Amy is married to Vince Gill. Her music is a combination of modern Christian and pop and folk. She has a great range.
CD Reviews
Not as Strong as "The Collection" but Good
Mark Baker | Santa Clarita, CA United States | 11/06/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Amy Grant has been releasing music since the mid-70's. Back when such things as records were still popular. In 1986, she released a greatest hits project that is a classic all by itself. "The Collection" is a staple in many Christian music collections. 1986 marked a change in Amy's career, and her second greatest hits collection showcases that second phase.
I'm never envious of the people responsible for putting a greatest hits collection together. There are always so many good songs and not enough room. Of course, there are the no-brainers. "The Next Time I Fall," a duet from a Peter Cetera album, and "Baby Baby" from Heart in Motion are clear examples.
But then there are songs that seem to be obviously missing. "Children of the World" from House of Love is noticeable absent, maybe because it's my favorite song from that project. And Heart in Motion seems to be a little over represented. While it was her biggest CD, one or two songs could have been cut to make room for a few others. Especially the "Baby Baby" remix at the end, which brings the total appearances of that song to two. I know it is her biggest song ever, but how many versions of that song do we need on one disc? And, while "Simple Things" represents her last project, her hymns CD is completely missing here.
As always, there are new songs. "Come Be With Me" is another love song that frankly hasn't caught my interest that much. "Lucky One," later in this disc, is much better. "The Water" is her best song in years, however. I love this look at repentance.
On the whole, this is a great retrospective that marginal fans of Amy's work will love and long term fans will gladly add to their collection. The only real drawback is that it could have been better balanced over all her releases from the period."
A great CD set!
Kurt A. Johnson | North-Central Illinois, USA | 05/12/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first CD in this 2004 CD set contains some nineteen of Amy Grant's (b.1960) greatest hits, ranging from the sacred to the sublime. All of the great songs are here - Baby Baby, Every Heartbeat, Good For Me, and Lead Me On. But, that's not all! The second CD has *four* great remixes - Every Heartbeat, That's What Love Is For, I Will Remember You, and House Of Love.
Yep, this is a great CD set, which shows off Amy Grant's beautiful singing voice to its best. I like to listen to CDs on my computer when I work, which means that the speakers are right on top of me and I can spot quality (or a lack thereof) right off the bat. I found this to be a great album to listen to, and I highly recommend it to everyone! Buy it!
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A Collection Of Recent Pop Hits As It Should Be
awall | 01/09/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a bit surprised by folks who complain about the absence of some of Amy's biggest inspirational hits from the '70s and early '80s. In case the name of the album itself wasn't clear enough, this album concerns itself only with Amy's pop hits from 1986 to today (the reason being that she released a Christian Greatest Hits compilation in 1986). The album was largely supported by her pop record label, so that's why it's a pop-oriented project (yes, Lead Me On and Saved By Love were released to pop stations too). A Christian GH project will likely appear in the future. In the meantime, Amy Grant is one of the most appealing and best-selling artists in the entire music industry. She's as much a musical powerhouse today as she was ten, fifteen, or even twenty-eight years ago when she started. She's produced a long, plentiful string of unforgettable hits, from the loud and bubbly to the soul-stirring and inspirational. A cross-section of her artistry is presented on this CD with wonderful quality.
A few radio edits and remixes are offered here on a studio album for the very first time! Why? For many people, these are the versions they know by heart. For avid fans who already have her other CDs, this gives a new addition to their collection.
The two new tracks have serious radio potential and are slowly beginning to capitalize on it, and rightfully so! They are awesome! Whether you are looking for a walk down memory lane with a restored listen to classic favorites or some brand new tunes for your collection, this album offers every single Amy Grant pop hit to date (with the exception of "Find A Way," which was featured on the last GH CD)... 18 years worth! It's an absolute must have!
And no, Amy hasn't had plastic surgery."
A wonderfully complete compilation of Amy's pop repertoire
Louis | Quebec, Canada | 07/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Amy Grant has never been a huge star up here in Canada. She has her own little following north of the U.S. border, though, and this collection is a great reminder of the fact that she has had many successful singles indeed. But most of all, it's a true testimony to her strong artistic evolution over the past two decades. This woman has gone from a Christian music icon to a pop celebrity, only to transform herself once again as a convincing and personal singer-songwriter whose lyrics come from the heart - and aim straight at yours.Of course, most people remember her for the hits from her breakthrough pop album "Heart In Motion". They are all available on this compilation ("Baby baby", "That's what love is for", "Every heartbeat", "I will remember you" and "Good for me"), just like latter hits such as "Lucky one", "Takes a little time" and her cover of Joni Mitchell's "Big yellow taxi". There's even a remixed version of her Grammy-nominated # 1 smash "Baby, baby" that gives it a more contemporary edge; as well as two new songs, "Come be with me" and "The water", which feature Amy in a bluesy mood reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt (it is a musical path that she should definitely follow, since it suits her sultry vocals and minimalistic approach perfectly). But most of all, this compilation generously features three songs from her underrated 1997 tour-de-force album "Behind the eyes", an intensely personal chronicle that was just so inspirational and healing at once. "Takes a little time", "Like I love you" and "I will be your friend" are not the most representative songs from this emotional masterpiece; I strongly recommand that anyone willing to explore Amy Grant's past recordings should take a listen to "Behind the eyes".Of course, like every compilation, this one is just an overview of a much richer career. Let's hope it gives the casual fan enough curiosity to dig deeper into this wonderful artist's catalogue."
Amy Grant has been around longer than you think!
Rebecca D. Diaz | Illinois | 12/31/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I always laugh when I hear people comment about Amy Grant being around 20 years? Folks, Amy's been recording since the 70's. This is a good representation of the second half of her career, but for a full view of her TRUE greatest hits, you should also buy her earlier Greatest Hits album titled "Collection."
Amy is as world wide known for her Christian music as her mainstream, and I find it a shame that people think her greatest song ever was Ever Heartbeat. Listen with your heart to Lead Me On, or to Saved By Love. And I urge you to pick up "Collection" or "Her Greatest Inspirational Songs" albums. I think you'll be surprised and touched by the range of her music over the years. Age by Age is her most standout recording in my opinion (1983). Buy it, love it, live it!
I love Amy Grant's music, and have since I was 4 years old. This album is a must for any Grant fan, but it should be on the shelf with a multitude of her other albums. (and I say albums because many of my copies are actual records! YES! RECORDS!)
Please don't pigeon-hole her to the early 90's releases. There's so much more to Amy Grant, and this recording is a good example, but not a complete one."
Track Listings (19) - Disc #1
Michele H. (cdheaven) from FORT MYERS, FL 
