Mindy McCready Album: “If I Don't Stay the Night”

This was the decline of Mindy's career and it's a shame because it's her best album. Her label did not like the material she chose on the album, songs like "Oh Romeo". The album's biggest hit was the top 10 single "You'll Never Know", which was done before by the songwriter, Kim Richey. "What If I Do" was a single but only cracked the top 30. The song is about being confused as to whether she should give into the pressure and succumb to desire, or maintain her dignity. There was another mild hit in the song "The Other Side of This Kiss". The album has some interesting songs for a country album, like "Cross Against The Moon" and "Oh Romeo". There's some great uptempo songs like "This Is Me" and "For A Good Time Call". Her cover of Linda Ronstadt's "Long, Long Time" is so heartbreaking but she does a great job. Other highlights include "Fine Art of Holding A Woman" and the title track. This is a great album so don't miss it!

Mindy McCready released this album in 1997. Her sophmore effort, If I Don't Stay The Night, is her most consistent work throughout all her albums. Not straying too far from the elements of her debut album Ten Thousand Angels, she continues to make great music.

The album though, was not well received with country radio. Witness the first single What If I Do. It's a fun, uptempo track that should have been a hit. Unfortunately, it only reached #26. The next single, the ballad You'll Never Know faired pretty well, reacing the top 10. Other singles were to follow such as The Other Side Of This Kiss.

Just because it wasnt a commercial success does not mean it was a failure. This is a very strong album. The quality in Mindy's voice has improved since Ten Thousand Angels. It's amazing how the emotion is delivered in each song. You feel as though Mindy is your friend and she is telling you a story through song.

Some standouts on this album include the title track, Cross Against The Moon and the Linda Ronstadt cover Long Long Time. The whole album is a pleasure to listen to. If you liked Ten Thousand Angels, there is an excellent chance you will like this one too.

Mindy Mccready is a sexy and talented singer. This album doesn't cease to dissapoint. Get ready for a good time! Grade: A+

Mindy is the best country singer I have ever known. She's just the greatest! She has an awesome voice and she's also beautiful. This album is excellent. My favorite song is "The other side of this kiss",'cause it is a fast song. The CD has many different kind of songs that you could listen to that fit your mood. "Ten thousand angels" is good too, but not as good as this one. I love this CD!

I have this CD and it is the greatest. No matter what mood your in it will made you in a better one. Keep up the excellent work Miss Mindy.