Waking Up Laughing
Martina McBride · 2007
41 min · 11 tracks · folk · country pop
An uplifting blend of contemporary country and heartfelt ballads that captures resilience and hope.
Why this album works
This album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, showcasing McBride's continued popularity in the genre. It also included the hit single 'Anyway', which further solidified her reputation for empowering anthems and earned critical acclaim for its lyrical depth.
- Best for
- uplifting and positive vibes reflective moments of introspection emotional storytelling experiences
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Waking Up Laughing' was Martina McBride's seventh studio album and followed her commercial peak with 'Timeless' in 2005. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a leading voice in country music, known for her powerful vocals and emotional storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Taylor Swift· Mandy Moore· Crystal Gayle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Had Your Name 3:43
- 2 Cry Cry (’til the Sun Shines) Standout 3:06
- 3 Tryin’ to Find a Reason 3:26
- 4 For These Times Standout 4:16
- 5 Anyway Standout 4:40
- 6 How I Feel 3:48
- 7 I’ll Still Be Me 3:49
- 8 Beautiful Again 2:56
- 9 Everybody Does 3:27
- 10 House of a Thousand Dreams 3:53
- 11 Love Land 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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