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Tim McGraw continues to prove his critics and detractors wrong throughout the world. His last studio album, 'Live Like You Were Dying' has sold in excess of 3 million copies and spawned 3 hit singles. This compilation features those tracks as well as the huge hit 'Over & Over' featuring Nelly (a track that led to a Top Of The Pops appearance for Tim, albeit on video), songs from the extraordinarily successful 'Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors' album and the acclaimed duet with fellow country superstar (and Tim's wife) Faith Hill. Their upcoming joint 'Soul 2 Soul II' tour is one of the fastest selling concert billings in history. Tracks: Live Like You Were Dying / My Old Friend / Like We Never Loved At All / The Cowboy In Me / When The Stars Go Blue / Real Good Man / She’s My Kind Of Rain / Grown Men Don’t Cry / Not A Moment Too Soon / Watch The Wind Blow By/ Over And Over (featuring Nelly) / Everywhere / Beautiful People / Red Rag Top / My Little Girl (from the Motion Picture “My Friend Flicka”)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After so many CDs, you would think that the music might start to get stale but not with Tim McGraw. I wasn't as excited about this CD as I have been his others ... mainly because it's a Greatest Hits CD and I have most of the tracks already. However there are FOUR really brilliant NEW songs on this CD and the mixture of tracks is superb. 10 out of 10! If you are new to Tim McGraw and don't know which of his 10+ CDs to try to get a feel for him, I highly recommend this one. And if you are a Tim McGraw fan already and don't have this CD... what are you waiting for?!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm ashamed to say that I only recently discovered this album. I lead a sheltered life and mainly listen to classical music, so when I saw a link on AOL music sessions to someone called Tim McGraw, I had no idea who it was. Having watched Mr McGraw do his stuff I realised there was nothing for it but to put aside Classic Crumhorn Concertos and Corelli's Greatest Hits and get hold of 'Reflected'. I now realise that I've been missing out on a really talented singer who clearly knows a classic song when he hears one. He's also managed to gather around him a group of genuinely talented musicians. Every track sounds tremendous. I have to confess that in the past I've been frightened off anything even vaguely resembling country music by the mawkish themes and the unbelievably cheesy lyrics. There are a few cheesy moments on 'Reflected' but mercifully, they're few and far between. This is certainly not standard 'country' fare. There's nothing standard about it at all, as you'll realise just by listening to the first track - 'Live like you were dying', the subject matter of which is about as far removed from the typical pop song as you're likely to get. The message is clear: make the most of every day because it could be your last. Not only does Tim McGraw know a great song when it hits him on the nose, he knows exactly how to deliver one. There are no ludicrous vocal pyrotechnics on this CD - mercifully Mr McGraw just concentrates on singing the songs, without indulging in any unnecessary embellishments or flourishes. He also scores Brownie points for putting four new songs on the CD. The bonus track, 'I've got friends that do', is a wonderful song, but annoyingly (unless I've missed it) the liner notes don't tell me who wrote it. Give them a medal, whoever they are. Having now listened to most of Tim McGraw's other recordings, I'm not sure that this is the selection of songs that I would have come up with. Presumably the criterion for inclusion was greatest hits as opposed to greatest songs. Still, he's recorded so many great songs that they could easily fill a double CD. Just about every number from the two albums 'Live Like You Were Dying' and 'Set This Circus Down' merits inclusion. If it had been up to me, I would have left off 'Grown men don't cry', 'She's my kind of rain', 'Watch the wind go by', 'Over and over', 'Red Ragtop' and 'My little girl' and substituted 'Drugs and Jesus', 'Back when', 'Blank sheet of paper', 'Unbroken', 'Let me love you' and 'Angel Boy' instead. Perhaps they'll be included in a Greatest Hits Volume III. If you've never listened to Tim McGraw before, this CD is a great place to start. I think I can guarantee that after listening once, you'll be hooked.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Reveals the Maturation of McGraw over the years
16 May 2006
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McGraw's second hits collection contains 16 tracks, half of which come from 2001's Set This Circus Down, 2002's Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors and 2004's Live Like You Were Dying. Those albums found a more mature McGraw appreciating life ("Live Like You Were Dying"), a buddy ("My Old Friend"), and his woman ("Watching The Wind Blow By," "She's My Kind Of Rain"), plus exhibiting an increased sensitivity ("Grown Men Don't Cry").
McGraw also reaches back to the era of the first hits collection to include the chart-toppers "Not A Moment Too Soon" (1994) and "Everywhere" (1997). Eight other top five hits have yet to be anthologized, including number ones "Angry All The Time" (2001), "Unbroken" (2002), as well as McGraw's strongest vocal performance to date, "One Of These Days" (1998). The other omitted hits include "Refried Dreams" (1995), "Can't Be Really Gone" (1995), "All I Want Is A Life" (1998), "Back When" (2004), and Do You Want Fries With That" (2005).
Two collaborative hits are making their debut on a McGraw album and both sound out of place: the rapper's delight "Over And Over" with Nelly and the Faith Hill-dominated "Like We Never Loved At All." Much better are the new four new recordings, two of which - "My Little Girl" and "I've Got Friends That Do" - McGraw co-wrote (his first self-penned recordings). Hopefully, as his musical horizons expand, McGraw will provide us with more quality compositions in the future.
McGraw also reaches back to the era of the first hits collection to include the chart-toppers "Not A Moment Too Soon" (1994) and "Everywhere" (1997). Eight other top five hits have yet to be anthologized, including number ones "Angry All The Time" (2001), "Unbroken" (2002), as well as McGraw's strongest vocal performance to date, "One Of These Days" (1998). The other omitted hits include "Refried Dreams" (1995), "Can't Be Really Gone" (1995), "All I Want Is A Life" (1998), "Back When" (2004), and Do You Want Fries With That" (2005).
Two collaborative hits are making their debut on a McGraw album and both sound out of place: the rapper's delight "Over And Over" with Nelly and the Faith Hill-dominated "Like We Never Loved At All." Much better are the new four new recordings, two of which - "My Little Girl" and "I've Got Friends That Do" - McGraw co-wrote (his first self-penned recordings). Hopefully, as his musical horizons expand, McGraw will provide us with more quality compositions in the future.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Reflected Shows Where McGraw Has Been and What is Yet to Come
28 Mar 2006
Format:Audio CD
During the course of 12 years and nine albums, the breadth and depth of McGraw's material has grown significantly as demonstrated by the 16 cuts on his second hits compilation. The previously released material is all here since Vol. 1 as well as a couple of suprises, notably the title tracks from Not a Moment to Soon and Everywhere. There is one glaring omission from this collection..no Angry All the Time. As a track that ranks among his best (as well as a multi week number one) you wonder why it was not included and the likes of Like We Never Loved at All was. This small thing aside, this disc excels in a way few compilations ever do.
The album contains four new songs, all potential hits should the Curb choose to release them (and they should). The sweetly paternal "My Little Girl" is culled from the upcoming film "My Friend Flicka," and is one the most well written songs I have heard in a long time. If the line "When you were asleep I would whisper I love you in the moonlight at your door...as I walked away I would hear to say Daddy, love you more" does not bring any father to his knees then he should have his pulse checked. The observant and positive "Beautiful People" is the absolute antithesis of Marilyn Manson's song of the same name and shows once again that McGraw believes in the inherent goodness and strength of the human spirit. Even better is the empathetic anthem "I've Got Friends That Do." which McGraw co-wrote (a first for him) and which evokes a theme more and more present in some of his songs of late-God. To me though, the best of the new stuff is McGraw's well-rendered take on Ryan Adams' "When the Stars Go Blue," showcasing surprising range and the instincts that have served him so well.
The collection as a whole shows why McGraw is developing quickly into an icon. He has obvious talents and undeniable gifts which make him the artist of his time-foremost among them his ability to evolve both as an artist and a human being while continuing to raise the bar musically. Songs like the abortion-themed "Red Rag Top" and the Nelly collaboration "Over and Over" prove McGraw is not afraid to take risks, and, as ever, the risks are paying off.
Finally, though fans and critics alike are hesitant to anoint people as legends until they are dead or at least 50 plus, McGraw is quickly reaching that level. Many pointed to his last album as the CD of his career but I beg to differ. With the new music here alongside what came before, it becomes instantly clear that McGraw, who has his 40's still ahead of him, is an artist who, should he choose, can go the way of George Strait and continue to be a valid if not dominating force in his genre well past most artists "prime".
The album contains four new songs, all potential hits should the Curb choose to release them (and they should). The sweetly paternal "My Little Girl" is culled from the upcoming film "My Friend Flicka," and is one the most well written songs I have heard in a long time. If the line "When you were asleep I would whisper I love you in the moonlight at your door...as I walked away I would hear to say Daddy, love you more" does not bring any father to his knees then he should have his pulse checked. The observant and positive "Beautiful People" is the absolute antithesis of Marilyn Manson's song of the same name and shows once again that McGraw believes in the inherent goodness and strength of the human spirit. Even better is the empathetic anthem "I've Got Friends That Do." which McGraw co-wrote (a first for him) and which evokes a theme more and more present in some of his songs of late-God. To me though, the best of the new stuff is McGraw's well-rendered take on Ryan Adams' "When the Stars Go Blue," showcasing surprising range and the instincts that have served him so well.
The collection as a whole shows why McGraw is developing quickly into an icon. He has obvious talents and undeniable gifts which make him the artist of his time-foremost among them his ability to evolve both as an artist and a human being while continuing to raise the bar musically. Songs like the abortion-themed "Red Rag Top" and the Nelly collaboration "Over and Over" prove McGraw is not afraid to take risks, and, as ever, the risks are paying off.
Finally, though fans and critics alike are hesitant to anoint people as legends until they are dead or at least 50 plus, McGraw is quickly reaching that level. Many pointed to his last album as the CD of his career but I beg to differ. With the new music here alongside what came before, it becomes instantly clear that McGraw, who has his 40's still ahead of him, is an artist who, should he choose, can go the way of George Strait and continue to be a valid if not dominating force in his genre well past most artists "prime".
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Tim's Greatest Hits!!
25 April 2006
Format:Audio CD
Well, if you read my review on "Live Like You Were Dying", you'll know that I am a fairly new Tim Fan (heard that song/saw the video and became an instant fan, bought that cd, joined his fan club and went and saw him in concert).
Anyway, I bought this cd as a pre-order offer that I received in my email, but not before checking out the song list and listening to the new tracks clips.
I think this cd is a great follow-up to "Live..", especially for newbie fans because it gives you the more popular selection of Tim's songs. The songs on this cd are the ones you hear him singing in concert right now, including his "Like we never loved at all" duet with wife, Faith Hill, which personally, I can't listen to that song enough. (Don't even get me started on that video....oh, love it!!!)
Basically, if you enjoy Tim McGraw's music, you should buy this cd. It gives you a little bit of everything! Again, Amazon has listed the tracks and lets you listen before buying, which is great, Thanks Amazon!!
You can also check out Tim's website at timmcgraw.com for all his music, pics, bio, etc (you don't have to be a member to look and listen) but I recommend coming back and buying the cds here at amazon, the prices are better and shipping is great.
So, like I said, if you're a Tim fan, buy this cd!! I highly recommend it. (If you're not a Tim fan, why would you be here reading this??)
Anyway, I bought this cd as a pre-order offer that I received in my email, but not before checking out the song list and listening to the new tracks clips.
I think this cd is a great follow-up to "Live..", especially for newbie fans because it gives you the more popular selection of Tim's songs. The songs on this cd are the ones you hear him singing in concert right now, including his "Like we never loved at all" duet with wife, Faith Hill, which personally, I can't listen to that song enough. (Don't even get me started on that video....oh, love it!!!)
Basically, if you enjoy Tim McGraw's music, you should buy this cd. It gives you a little bit of everything! Again, Amazon has listed the tracks and lets you listen before buying, which is great, Thanks Amazon!!
You can also check out Tim's website at timmcgraw.com for all his music, pics, bio, etc (you don't have to be a member to look and listen) but I recommend coming back and buying the cds here at amazon, the prices are better and shipping is great.
So, like I said, if you're a Tim fan, buy this cd!! I highly recommend it. (If you're not a Tim fan, why would you be here reading this??)
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