Friday, May 25, 2012

Get Up With Shania!

 

Just as I did with Come On Over, I will rank the songs from worst to best in my opinion on the release. But unlike Come On Over, I will not review the complete selection. This album had 19 songs on it. Because when Shania goes, she goes hard. Instead I will go with my top 11.

#11: I'm Jealous

She is painting the picture of being jealous of any and everything that the object of her affection comes in contact with, the sun, the moon, the rain. She doesn’t want any other thing to have his time, his love, his affection. I like the way her voice sounds during the chorus.

#10: I Ain't Goin' Down 

The song has an upbeat message about how love can get you through the hard times. Very positive.

#9: She's Not Just a Pretty Face

This song reminds me of  Carrie Underwood’s “All-American Girl” (actually the other way around) more for the video of the Underwood song than anything else. Just a basic upbeat “Girls Can Do Anything” message. I like that

#8: Up!

A downright upbeat positive song. Everytime I have felt down about something I have used the “There is no way but up from here” mentality. It is an outstanding outlook. It is so low on the rank here because I am not a fan of the “I wish I could grow a beard” line.

#7: Nah!

I am not to familiar with this situation. This song is #7 because Shania sings about being naked. Also the successfulness of her moving on. That sounds less sleazy. Its catchy.

#6: C'est La Vie

“Must be Monday, what a dumb day, can’t drag my butt out of bed. Somebody stop me, I need another coffee like a hole in my head.” Positivity again. You just sometimes have to say “Don’t let it get to you”. Life is sometimes just gonna suck.

#5: It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing

I think I can relate to this song. There are times when you struggle for so long to get over something and someone but it still hurts all the time. “There’s no need to worry, I’m really alright” It’s a fight. For the similar experiences I have had and will have, this song is #5

# 4: Forever and For Always

Her voice on this song makes this song. The strength of keeping a love that you do not want to let go. The video is so beautiful too. She looks so natural. It is astounding. 

#3:When You Kiss Me

This sounds like the big final scene of a movie. It was the final song on the CD too. “I can see you with me when I’m older, all my lonely nights are finally over. You took the weight of the world off my shoulders". The verses are the strong part of this song I believe.

#2: I'm Gonna Getcha Good!

This video had to cost a few million dollars. It was her first song back in years. It seemed so big and epic. This is ranked so high SIMPLY for the amount of impact it had at the time.

#1: Thank You Baby! (for Makin' Someday Come So Soon)

This song has such a powerful strings section that kicks in just before her vocals start. It makes it epic. I one day pray for the day I can quote this song to someone. It would be nice if they actually got the reference. It kind of is also a perk of optimism. Love can always be around the corner.

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