Comments for Yearwood, Trisha, Hearts in Armor

This is Trisha`s follow-up to her self-titled debut release. My favorite Trisha release to date. I have a passion for really wonderful narrative singers -- truly expressive voices wrapped aroundinsightful lyrics -- and Trisha Yearwood is simply unsurpassed. I`ve read that Trisha went through a divorce during the making of this album and much of this material -- all excellent songs -- certainlyreflects that. But the voice is totally vulnerable, beautiful, and undeniable. My favorite cuts, "Walkaway Joe" and "Down on My Knees", are simply drop-dead gorgeous ballads filledwith emotion. She also flexes some blues chops to great effect. Again, she`s joined by stellar talent -- Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and Don Henley. On "For Reasons I`ve Forgotten" she is magically paired with Raul Malo of the Mavericks -- he appears frequently in her subsequent releases. The closer, "Hearts inArmor", another duet with Don Henley, she evokes Linda Ronstadt at her best. If you like Trisha,you must have this album.