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Breathe

Faith Hill · 1999

68 min · 17 tracks · country music

A lush blend of contemporary country and pop, filled with heartfelt ballads and vibrant melodies that resonate emotionally.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Breathe Start here — The title track showcases Hill's powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth, capturing the essence of love and longing that permeates the album.
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    This Kiss — With its infectious melody and upbeat tempo, this track became a signature hit for Hill, blending country sensibilities with pop appeal.
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    Let’s Make Love — Featuring a duet with Tim McGraw, this romantic song highlights Hill's chemistry with McGraw and exemplifies the album's theme of passionate love.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album blends contemporary country with pop elements, featuring strong melodies but suffers from cohesion issues due to bonus tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track 'Breathe' introduces a more emotional ballad that shifts the album's tone.
  • Several tracks feature prominent backing vocals and harmonies, particularly in 'Let's Make Love' and 'The Way You Love Me', enhancing the lush sound.
  • The album includes both radio edits and original versions of songs, with the last two tracks being alternate takes that may disrupt the flow.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • intimate late-night listening
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified her status and brought wider recognition after 'Faith'.
Themes
romantic longing· Tim McGraw duet· heartfelt ballads
Career context
Released on November 9, 1999, 'Breathe' was Faith Hill's fourth studio album, following her breakthrough record 'Faith' from 1998. At this point in her career, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in country music, transitioning into mainstream pop appeal.
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Tracklist

  • 1 What's in It for Me 5:32
  • 2 I Got My Baby 3:32
  • 3 Love Is a Sweet Thing 3:55
  • 4 Breathe Start here 4:08
  • 5 Let’s Make Love 4:12
  • 6 It Will Be Me 3:46
  • 7 The Way You Love Me 3:07
  • 8 If I’m Not in Love 4:02
  • 9 Bringing Out the Elvis 3:34
  • 10 If My Heart Had Wings 3:35
  • 11 If I Should Fall Behind 4:32
  • 12 That’s How Love Moves 4:13
  • 13 There Will Come a Day 4:13
  • 14 This Kiss (radio version) 3:15
  • 15 Let Me Let Go 4:24
  • 16 Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me 4:28
  • 17 Breathe (Hex Hector radio edit #1) 3:58

What to play next

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Cry

2002

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Faith
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Faith

1998

Sets the stage with similar themes and vocal style, enhancing the listening experience.
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