Susan Ashton - Closer
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Artist: Susan AshtonEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-07-27
Music Label: Capitol
Soundtracks:
- Come on Out of the Rain - Susan Ashton, OHara, Jamie
- Closer - Susan Ashton, Thrasher, Neil
- Our Little World - Susan Ashton, Hanna, Jeff
- You're Lucky I Love You - Susan Ashton, Thrasher, Neil
- I Ain't Gonna Fall for Love Again - Susan Ashton, Melamed, Vince
- Breathless - Susan Ashton, Thrasher, Neil
- Shot for the Moon - Susan Ashton, Vaughn, Sharon
- Getaway Car - Susan Ashton, Mann, Billy
- Supernatural - Susan Ashton, Hummon, Marcus
- Think of Me - Susan Ashton, Borders, Gayla
- Faith of the Heart - Susan Ashton, Warren, Diane
- Can't Cry Hard Enough - Susan Ashton, Williams, David [Ba
Free Music Notes for Closer
Free Music Review: Solid album
Hit: 5 Stars
I admit, I had not heard of Susan Ashton before this disc, so I only learned aftwerward that she mainly makes christian music, so I believe I can say I am judging this disc solely on its own merit.
I bought this disc after seeing her do a live performance on CMT (Country Music Television). I expected a few nice songs, but go so much more! This is a disc that I have listened to often, and can listen to from start to finish. "Come On Out Of The Rain", and "You're Lucky I Love You" and "Think Of Me" are just pure pop/country gems as good as they come, one of which was released as a single, and the others easily could have been too. "Faith Of The Heart" (from mega-writer Diane Warren) may be recognizable to you from commercials, or you may recall the song being sung by Rod Stewart, but in my opinion much more beautifully done here.
"Our Little World" and "Getaway Car" are relaxing, soulfully beautiful songs that are just pleasing to listen to. "Closer" and "Breathless" are the two most upbeat songs on the disc and break up the tempo perfectly to round out everything else. "Supernatural" is another great song which has since been remade by country star Sara Evans.
As if that wasn't enough, "Shot For The Moon", "Can't Cry Hard Enough", and "I Ain't Gonna Fall For Love Again" for a bit of classic country heart-wrenching, and you get one completely solid disc.
The only disappointing thing is that there has not been a follow up to bolster this "diamond in the rough".
If you like the music of Faith Hill, or Sara Evans, or Martina McBride, give this a listen you will probably like this equally, if not more!
This disc is Out-of-print so buy one from someone before it gets too hard to find!
Closer Poster
Susan Ashton has been a leading light in the contemporary Christian music scene since her award-winning self-titled album was released in 1993; Closer is the adult contemporary vocalist's attempt at a country crossover hit. The Christian music community that once supported Ashton has typically shown disdain for artists who leave its cozy environs for the secular pop world, but fans of tasteful mainstream country will find much to like on Closer. Ashton has an admirable vocal range, an expressive gift for phrasing, and good taste when it comes to production (check the subtle cello-six-string intro to "Shot for the Moon" and the chiming 12-string guitars on "Come Out of the Rain.") When she tries to rock out, however ("Breathless"), or get bluesy ("Supernatural") the result is no more appealing than cereal-commercial music. Ashton is the spiritual and artistic progeny of the Boone clan, and her music is best when soft, slow, and sweet. Anything else is like white bread passing itself off as multigrain. --Mike McGonigalChristian & Gospel Music CDs
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