Trisha Yearwood Album: “Inside Out [Import Bonus Track]”

I have all of Trisha's CD's, and this her tenth, is undoubtedly the best! What a voice, and what a wonderful ability Trisha has to wrap that angelic voice around her lyrics, making you feel the joy, the hurt, the love. Wow, what a sensational collection. Aside from the remake of "Seven Year Ache," there's not a song on here that isn't overwhelming. (And even "Ache" is by no means bad---just mundane.)

Trisha has truly transcended the "country" genre, but she has always proven herself versatile: (did you ever hear her "I Have a Love" from the "West Side Story" compilation a few years back?--it's chilling!!!). I feel the production, instrumentation and background vocals are impeccable and provide the CD with a smooth flow, and excitement.

It's hard to pick favorites on a collection like this, but surely "Harmless Heart," "Melancholy Blue," and "When We Were Still in Love" are some of the most heartfelt ballads of her career. And what's this unnecessary comparison of "I Would've Loved You Anyway" with Celine Dion songs? What's wrong with power ballads, especially when executed with such style and class? Don't compare Celine and Trisha---they're equally good, worlds apart, but I'd prefer these kind of love songs to the tripe we have to put up with in the pop world!!! Back to the real issue though.

"Love Alone," "For A While" "Love Let Go" and "Love Me or Leave Me Alone"---awesome performances, and so different from what you've expected from Trisha. They're not country, but let's face it, at heart Trisha Yearwood is a singer, not a country singer, not a pop singer, just one of the industry's most outstanding vocalists.

She started out getting compared to Linda Ronstadt, and although there are some vocal similarities, Trisha manages to stand on her own, and come out shining!

If you love Trisha, this is definitely a CD you must own! If you think you don't like her (and who could possibly not?), give this one a try---it's great!

After buying "Real Live Woman" on a whim after the 2000 Grammys, I became a total Trisha Yearwood fan, completely immersed in her incredible talent and great songs. So when "Inside Out" was released, I went and purchased it right away to see what Trisha came up with to follow such an amazing album. She didn't disappoint me.

This album, for me, is not up to par with "Real Live Woman," but I think that's an unfair standard for any artist. "Inside Out" is a pretty impressive effort by its own right, and Trisha provides some pretty thrilling vocal moments. "Love Alone" and "I Don't Paint Myself Into Corners" prove Trisha can belt with the best of the industry. "Corners" is one of my favorite Yearwood tracks, ranking up there with "Down on My Knees," "You Can Sleep While I Drive," and "Hearts in Armor." It's so powerfully written and so beautifully performed. "Melancholy Blue" was another favorite and vintage Trisha. She really knows how to tug at someone's heartstrings!

The title cut was surprisingly energetic and while I expected Don Henley to take a more active role in the vocals, I still think this pairing is pretty dynamite. "Love Let Go" grew on me after many spins and "Love Me Or Leave Me Alone" is incredibly catchy. "For Awhile" had such a wonderful sense of humor; she really shines when she's allowed to get intimate with her listeners.

"Inside Out" is far and away superior to Faith Hill's recent effort "Cry" and Shania Twain's "Up!" especially the latter. It won't enjoy the same commercial success, but I, for one, am glad Trisha doesn't care either.

Give the comparison's a rest! If there is any female that has a voice that combines power, tenderness, and maturity in the country genre, better than Trisha Yearwood's I'd like to hear it. Ok, so Trisha has some pop effects in a few songs - she's still very different than Linda or even Celine. "Inside Out" reminds the fan and average listener why Trisha is so different: "For a While" wonderfully balances humor ("Poor old Coyote...some one had a worse day than me") with beautiful high notes that reflects the way Trisha can comfortably sway through a song like no one else can. Don't compare "I Would Have Loved You Anyway" to Celene - Trisha just happened to find a great song that exposes her outstanding range and ability to sensitively hit you in the heart while carrying a note. Sure Celene can belt it: she can yell - Trisha naturally elevates her voice with a positive feel and actually sings. "Love Me or Leave Me" is another vocal explosion that works. For those of you who appreciate genuine talent with intelligent lyrics and well crafted vocals - don't be fooled by comarisons to pop acts - thankfully, while her latest producer, Mark Bright, adds a few elements in an attempt to make her music acceptable to a new audience, Trisha will never stoop the level of sacrificing great vocals and well-thought out lyrics to make a gushy bubble-gum pop record. A voice with that kind of natural talent, and genuine integrity to the country format (and singing for that matter) deserves a listen. A good long listen.

Big Trisha fan, but this album is in dire need of better songs, and the production is horrible. Some songs sound like there is a 1970 vintage beatbox on it. Some sound like I want to go to sleep. Duet with Rosanne Cash is really good (although you can not hear Rosanne as much as you should - hello production???), and is "Would have loved you anyway", but the rest of the album is bleeech! Bring back some good songs! Too many slow poor me ballads. Cheer up! She is extremely gifed vocally, but this is like listening to Eddie Van Halen play the Bunny Hop on his guitar. Wasted effort.

Inside Out is the latest album from Trisha Yearwood, one of country music's finest performers. The album is a return of sorts. After 2000's Real Live Woman, which was often underrated and overlooked, which was an album with a more edgier country sound, Trisha returns to the music that has made her what she is today. It is almost the sequel to her 1998 album Where Your Road Leads. The album has a lush pop sound. The quality of Trisha's voice does not take away from the simplistic nature of the songs.

Witness the first single, the sweeping ballad I Would've Loved You Anyway. A tender ballad that is reminiscent of a Celine Dion movie song, but in fact its better. Trisha's voice is beautiful and clear. The album features many ballads, such as the reminiscent When We Were Still In Love, a beautiful ballad remembering the time of being in love. Second Chance is an inspiring song about love giving another chance. The upbeat songs like Love Alone, which is a great song to sing along with, give the album some texture as well. The pop sounding Love Me Or Leave Me Alone will for sure be a hit among the crowds.

Overall Inside Out is one of Trisha's best albums, right up there with Everybody Knows and Where Your Road Leads. This album once again demonstrates her ability to choose songs that suit her voice to a T, and songs that demonstrate real emotions and fears that only Trisha's voice could convey in this way.