Perfectly Clear

I'm not even sure what this album is supposed to be...it doesn't sound like anything more than noise to me. The singing sounds more like whispering, and honestly, when I buy an album, I expect that the artist knows how to sing...sing well that is. In my opinion, the singing on this album is not very good, in fact, it sounds pretty bad. I would recommend buying albums by Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, etc., if you want to hear good country music.

After a ton of albums in which the girl sings about what an abusive jerk her guy is, it's nice to hear a contrast. Oh, he has faults...check the lead cut, "Stronger Woman" [which is really more about her]...and he has some standards to meet..."I Do"...but this is still a record about a girl devoted to a man worth loving. Guys listening to this will say "I wish...."; Kate Nash [and others] will make you say "Thank God...".

Jewel is a very pretty girl, with a quite pleasant voice. I might argue with the "Pop Rock" designation; this is more country, which is not my style. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and bet you will, too.

As always, Jewel's voice is amazing! Absolutely loved the album! However, I hope she doesn't go "all country" really like the older stuff better. Yet, let's face it, she could sing the alphabet, and we'd by the album!

Jewel has always had a somewhat folksy style, and she is a natural to sing country. I enjoy listening to the set, and I recommend listening a second time since I liked it even better the second time when I listened closer.

When I heard that Jewel was doing a country CD, I was apprehensive. I was worried it would be too far away from the type of music she does best. I was wrong. This CD will make her fans happy, and attract some new ones too. Great CD. Buy it.