Search - Shania Twain :: Come On Over - International Version

A fun, radio-friendly pop album

Peter Durward Harris | Leicester England | 12/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Shania's previous album to this, The woman in me, was a huge American success but did not yield any British hits. This is the album that made her famous in Britain and it's not difficult to see why. All the songs are catchy pop songs that have the potential to appeal to people of all ages. The original North American version (which I haven't heard but would probably like even better) apparently has more of a country feel to it. This version, remixed for the European market, shows only limited evidence of Shania's country roots.This album yielded five British hit singles, these being You're still the one (top ten), When (top twenty), From this moment on (top ten), That don't impress me much (top three) and Man I feel like a woman (top three). Don't be stupid was remixed again for single release and made the top 5. Many of the other songs had hit potential and it must have been difficult selecting which ones to be released as singles. I understand that several of them were hits in America and elsewhere. Of those that didn't become British hits, I particularly like Honey I'm home (a strong woman song reminiscent of Any man of mine, from The woman in me album), If you wanna touch her ask, Rock this country, I'm holding on to love, Black eyes blue tears (a song about a battered woman) and the song featured in the Notting Hill soundtrack, You've got a way. Well, that only leaves about four songs that I haven't mentioned but they are also good.Some country fans don't like this but although I, even as a country fan, enjoy listening to her sing pop music when it's this good. Shania has made the switch to pop very effectively, at least on this album. This should not come as a surprise to anybody who knows that Shania was, for a time, a member of a choir that sang a diverse range of material, but particularly theatrical music (and nothing remotely country). So when Shania's pop career is finished, she will have plenty of options.Enjoy this for what it is - an upbeat pop album, but if you enjoy country music, just buy the American version and don't worry about this."

Not Just Another Pretty Face...

Cris LaRue | Long island, NY | 07/15/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My first introduction to Shania Twain was when she appeared on a music awards show and wiggled through a catchy tune in hip-hugging black leather jeans. Needless to say, I wasn't very impressed. A few months ago I received this CD as a present and never opened it until we were on a very long, very boring road trip with nothing to look at except highway and trees. What a pleasant surprise! The music is uplifting, the lyrics are clever, and Shania's "country-pop" style is refreshing to say the least. There is also quite a bit of variety, which keeps me from getting easily bored. The cuts are very radio-friendly and nicely integrate a traditional country sound with a pop style. I was even more impressed to learn that Shania and her husband "Mutt" Lange wrote all of the songs. It's not very often you hear of a talented singer who is an equally talented songwriter. I love all of the tracks but here are a few of my favorites (in no particular order):(1) Honey I'm Home (2) From This Moment (I LOVE this song...beautiful) (3) Still The One (4) That Don't Impress Me Much 5 Stars. The variety and talent make this one a must buy. Enjoy..."

For Me, Better Than Original Version

Grahame R. Davis | 04/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am NOT a country-western fan, although I can be persuaded to listen to the odd Willie Nelson or Garth Brooks album. But I do love this CD. I know it is not the original version, and this is why I happen to like it. I have listened to the original CD several times, and simply prefer the "pop" or radio versions. That is the music I prefer, and I am glad they decided to release this version for fans like myself. From what I heard on my recent trip to Europe last fall, Shania is quite popular in many areas. And I guarantee that the versions played are not the twangy country ones. Many people prefer the original, but for myself, the "International" version is the only way to go. It is a great CD with so many hits, and as an album, is well put together."