Search - Carrie Underwood :: Carnival Ride

Hazel H. (Fubarahh)
Reviewed on 7/12/2012...

Good album

0 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Leagues Better Than her First Album.

A* | New York, N.Y. United States | 10/23/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While most country stars go forward and reach for mainstream pop records, like Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood went in reverse. Her first disc had more than a few pop elements but this disc starts off with a foot stomper, "Flat on The Floor" and doesn't let up with fiddles, twang and chorus after chorus that will make you want to shout them out of your car windows. To say she has made a solid country disc in the vein of vintage Reba or Dolly is an understatement.



Underwood has even learned some new vocal tricks, as if she needed more, "Get Out of This Town," builds from an already assured vocal into a firestorm. Underwood isn't afraid to just go with the vocal and give a stronger reading as well. That was evident in her cover of "I'll Stand By You," which was simply stunning.



"Carnival Ride," is void of any weak tracks and this day and age that's a rare finding, some are stronger than others but, Jebus, the girl is giving her all to prove that she's a more than just a pretty face who sings country, she's trying to prove it's in her blood. And when you hear "You Won't Find This," that brings about that sing songy chorus that Shania Twain loves so much, you'll be a happy camper with your purchase."

Carrie conquers contemporary country

Amanda Richards | Georgetown, Guyana | 10/22/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The second album from Carrie Underwood packs slightly less punch than her debut, but is still more than enough to further cement her place in the contemporary country hierarchy. Solidly country, this album showcases Underwood as a singer/songwriter with writing credits on four of the tracks - first single "So Small"; the excellent "All American Girl"; "Crazy Dreams" and the comedy track "Last Name". (If you liked Alan Jackson's "I Don't Even Know Your Name", you'll see lots of similarities to the aforementioned "Last Name".)



All the tracks are worth a listen, but some are immediately worth an instant replay. My recommendations are:



Flat on the Floor - a hard-rocking track with attitude

All-American Girl - instant single material with heartwarming lyrics

So Small - soaring first single about not sweating the small stuff

Just a Dream - a tear jerker with a wonderful chorus

Crazy Dreams - catchy beat just slightly reminiscent of Pink Floyd's "Education"

I Told You So - slow ballad written by Randy Travis

Wheel of the World - an easy listening track with inspired backing music



If the four tracks on which she has songwriting credits are any indication, Carrie Underwood has nowhere to go but up - should be a wild ride. (4.5 stars)







Amanda Richards, October 23, 2007

"