Disco de Sara Evans: “Three Chords and the Truth”

Sara Evans' debut CD, Three Chords And The Truth, is truly fantastic. She has a wonderful, powerful voice, which can go from belting out the gospel-flavored "The Week The River Raged", to the hushed, breathy verses of "I Don't Want To See The Light". Evans sticks mainly with traditional-sounding songs on this one, but it's easy to hear some modern influences. For instance, the piping organ background on "Shame About That" would be just as much at home in a song by one of today's ska bands. Overall, the title track, "Three Chords and the Truth" and "I Don't Want To See The Light" are my picks for the strongest songs on this album. How can you go wrong with a line like, "Found a pay phone at a truck stop / Said a prayer as the quarter dropped / Oh, please be home, I know that I was wrong..."? I'd say that fans of Patty Loveless will probably appreciate this album, I hear definite parallels, musically and vocally, between the two. Ms. Evans also gets a couple of extra points in my book for having a hand in writing a lot of her own music... 7 out of the 11 songs on the album have her name listed as one of the song's writers. As someone who grew up listening to bands like Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and AC/DC... I can't really be called the world's biggest country music fan. I like some country music, I can't stand some... but this album has a place of honor on my CD rack. It's definitely a keeper.

Oh Sara, I hope you read this. My husband and I loved the pure country of this CD. We had our fingers crossed that we would be able to find more and more and more. After reading the reviews of the follow-up albums, we have decided not to buy them and to just cherish this one.

Sara's voice is as pure and true as any we have ever heard. We are purchasing two more of this CD so we can listen wherever we are. Our favorites are "Walk Out Backwards" in true Bill Anderson styling and "Unopened", which shows off Sara's beautiful voice and the talents of a talented wordsmith.

I first heard of Sara Evans, not from radio, but her Three Chords And The Truth video on CMT. Then, I heard her at Fan Fair and what a remarkable voice! She's got a great set of pipes! So, naturally, I had to buy the album and it was awesome! Every song from start to finish is great. She blends traditional country with a little modern touch. But when you get to track #5 (Imagine That), that low growl and slide she's got just screams Patsy Cline. Forget all those other artists who critics claim sound like Patsy, Sara is the real deal. I have never heard that much traditional country since I'm growing up listening to modern stuff, but Sara's music is very traditional and I liked it! I really did! She sang every song with such emotion. Even if you haven't heard her much on the radio, buy this album!! It's a winner!

If you are a country music fan you will enjoy this CD. Sara's voice truly represents some of the greatest female country artists but with her own style. Buy this CD and you'll get to hear one of Nashville's "Best Kept Secrets".

This is probably one of the best counry performances, ever. Sara is not ony beautiful but she is a dynamic singer who puts her whole being into her singing. Hearing her sing "Imagine That" puts her a very close second, if not and equal, to Patsy Cline. I have never heard anyone other than Patsy sing this song with the feeling and quality that Sara does. "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail"? Absolutely super! This CD is a must for anyone who loves pure country.