Faith
Faith Hill · 1998
50 min · 12 tracks · country music
A catchy blend of contemporary country and pop, showcasing heartfelt lyrics and polished production that defined late '90s mainstream sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Kiss Start here — This track features an infectious melody paired with playful lyrics about love and attraction, becoming one of Hill's signature songs and a defining hit of the era.
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Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me — The duet with Tim McGraw showcases the chemistry between the two artists while delivering poignant emotions about love and longing, making it a standout ballad on the album.
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The Hard Way — This track combines storytelling with strong imagery, reflecting on personal challenges and resilience, which resonates deeply within the context of Hill's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies with polished production, marking a key moment in Faith Hill's crossover appeal.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and prominent backing vocals, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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 mid-tempo sing-alongs
- heartfelt lyrics for connection
- feel-good melodies for positivity
- uplifting moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Faith Hill's reputation with major hits and chart success.
- Themes
- late '90s romance· Nashville love stories· personal resilience
- Career context
- Released in April 1998, Faith marked a significant moment in Faith Hill's career as her third studio album, following the successful It Matters to Me. At this point, Hill was transitioning from a rising country star to a pop crossover phenomenon, with this album solidifying her status in the industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shania Twain· Carrie Underwood· Martina McBride
Tracklist
- 1 This Kiss Start here 3:15
- 2 You Give Me Love 3:34
- 3 Let Me Let Go 4:24
- 4 Love Ain't Like That 3:49
- 5 Better Days 3:27
- 6 My Wild Frontier 4:57
- 7 The Secret of Life 4:14
- 8 Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me 4:28
- 9 Me 3:49
- 10 I Love You 5:05
- 11 The Hard Way 3:49
- 12 Somebody Stand by Me 5:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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