Cry
Faith Hill · 2002
12 min · 3 tracks · country music
An emotional blend of soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics that encapsulate the essence of contemporary country music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cry — The title track exemplifies Hill's vocal prowess, blending poignant lyrics about vulnerability with a sweeping melodic arrangement that has become synonymous with her style.
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Wicked — Wicked showcases a more playful side of Hill, combining a catchy melody with clever, tongue-in-cheek lyrics that reflect on love's complexities, making it memorable within the album.
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Shadows — This track features haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that explore themes of loss and longing, demonstrating Hill's range as an artist and emotional storyteller.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong vocal performances with polished production but lacks significant innovation in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build momentum, while the second half shifts to slower ballads, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The production employs polished instrumentation with prominent use of strings and backing vocals, typical of early 2000s country-pop.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Hill's presence as a leading figure in country music after previous successes.
- Career context
- When Cry was released in December 2002, Faith Hill was already a well-established artist, having achieved significant success with her previous albums like Breathe. This album marked her continued evolution in the country genre, showcasing her ability to balance commercial appeal with emotional depth, following her breakthrough popularity in the late 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shania Twain· Carrie Underwood· Martina McBride
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cry 3:49
- 2 Wicked 4:04
- 3 Shadows 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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