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DISCID=8e0a460c
DTITLE=Dixie Chicks / Wide Open Spaces
DYEAR=1998
DGENRE=Country, Country-Pop
TTITLE0=I Can Love You Better
TTITLE1=Wide Open Spaces
TTITLE2=Loving Arms
TTITLE3=There's Your Trouble
TTITLE4=You Were Mine
TTITLE5=Never Say Die
TTITLE6=Tonight the Heartache's on Me
TTITLE7=Let 'Er Rip
TTITLE8=Once You've Loved Somebody
TTITLE9=I'll Take Care of You
TTITLE10=Am I the Only One (Who's Ever Felt This Way)
TTITLE11=Give It Up or Let Me Go
EXTD=Originally Released January 27, 1998\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: When s
EXTD=isters Martie Seidel and Emily Erwin founded the Dixie Chicks in 
EXTD=1989, could they have possibly known the success that would somed
EXTD=ay be theirs? After three independent records and several lineup 
EXTD=changes, the group was re-energized by new lead singer Natalie Ma
EXTD=ines and the support of a major label, and exploded onto the cont
EXTD=emporary country scene with the release of Wide Open Spaces. As a
EXTD=lways, their strengths lie in their honey-sweet harmonies and sup
EXTD=erb musicianship, now topped off by the sassy power of Maines' le
EXTD=ad vocals. Apparently, they know how to pick songs as well, with 
EXTD="I Can Love You Better," "Wide Open Spaces," and "There's Your Tr
EXTD=ouble" all breaking into the Top Ten and pushing album sales into
EXTD= the multi-platinum category. Wide Open Spaces is a wonderful ble
EXTD=nd of traditional elements such as banjo, fiddle, and steel guita
EXTD=r and contemporary attitude, most notably a strong female perspec
EXTD=tive. As far as subject matter goes, they cover all the bases by 
EXTD=tossing in a great honky tonk/bar/broken-heart song with "Tonight
EXTD= the Heartache's on Me," several touching ballads, including "I'l
EXTD=l Take Care of You," "Loving Arms," and "You Were Mine," and an i
EXTD=n-your-face, unapologetic breakup anthem ("Let 'Er Rip"). When ch
EXTD=oosing tunes to cover, they tip their hat to some great, though p
EXTD=erhaps surprising, women songwriters in Maria McKee and Bonnie Ra
EXTD=itt with the last two tracks on the record. The charm and talent 
EXTD=of the Dixie Chicks earned them well-deserved popularity across g
EXTD=enre borders, and rightly so. Wide Open Spaces is a highly enjoya
EXTD=ble listen. -- Kelly McCartney\n\nAmazon.com essential recording\n
EXTD=The major-label debut from this Texas trio proves their instrumen
EXTD=tal abilities, blending more traditional twang with slow melodic 
EXTD=blues, foot-tapping rockabilly, and bluegrass-inspired pop harmon
EXTD=ies. From the opener, "I Can Love You Better," the Chicks let the
EXTD=ir love of music and genuine joy shine through while the energy o
EXTD=n this album reminds one of Carlene Carter. Solid musicianship, t
EXTD=opnotch vocal performances, and infectious pop hooks make this a 
EXTD=stellar project. --Paula Ghergia \n\nCountry Music\nLike a lot of
EXTD= young Nashville acts, The Dixie Chicks borrow a lot from 70's an
EXTD=d 80's California pop-rock; unlike a lot of their peers, The Chic
EXTD=ks go to the originals for their material, and cover songs writte
EXTD=n by J.D. Souther, Maria McKee, Tom Jans and Bonnie Raitt.... Unt
EXTD=il they can make a song crackle with danger and lust, The Dixie C
EXTD=hicks will merely be a pleasant but inconsequential diversion. \n
EXTD=\nPeople\nThis Dallas Trio ... have a lively delivery and tightly
EXTD= harmonized sound reminiscent of Georgia's Forester Sisters. Alth
EXTD=ough the politically correct may growl at the Chick's throwback t
EXTD=endencies--they do a lot of stand-by-tour-man and grieve-over-the
EXTD=-loss-of-him songs--this is an old-fashioned, good-time album, af
EXTD=fable and rich with sweet-toned melodies. \n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER
EXTD= REVIEW\nTerrific Major-Label Debut, October 27, 2004\nReviewer: 
EXTD=Westley (The South)\nThe Dixie Chicks had been kicking around the
EXTD= country music scene for years with a variety of personnel before
EXTD= they added Natalie Maines as lead singer and released "Wide Open
EXTD= Spaces" - their major label debut. The CD, of course, was a huge
EXTD= smash and established them as one of the biggest country groups 
EXTD=ever. In fact, with over 12 million copies sold, "Wide Open Space
EXTD=s" is the best-selling CD ever by a country group (#2 is their "F
EXTD=ly" CD). After they released this CD, the group also won the Coun
EXTD=try Music Association (CMA) Award for Vocal Group of the Year in 
EXTD=1999. \n\nFive songs on the CD were major hits, starting with the
EXTD= "I Can Love You Better" (#7 in 1998), a playful up-tempo song. T
EXTD=he group then scored three #1's in a row: "There's Your Trouble" 
EXTD=(2 weeks in 1998), "Wide Open Spaces" (4 weeks in 1998), and "You
EXTD= Were Mine" (2 weeks in 1999). "Wide Open Spaces" has really beco
EXTD=me their signature song; it's a great sing-a-long about a girl's 
EXTD=need to find her own place in the world. In addition, it won the 
EXTD=CMA Award for Song of the Year. They finished with "Tonight the H
EXTD=eartaches on Me" (#6 in 1999), which is a very fun swing tune. Of
EXTD= note, "Let 'Er Rip" also scored some airplay and peaked at #64, 
EXTD=although it wasn't released as an official single. \n\nIn additio
EXTD=n to these hits, the CD is filled with terrific songs. "Loving Ar
EXTD=ms" has been a hit before for several artists, including Elvis Pr
EXTD=esley; the Chicks add some nice sweetness to it. Perhaps the pret
EXTD=tiest ballad on the CD is the top-notch "Once You've Loved Somebo
EXTD=dy." I'm also impressed with "Give It Up or Let Me Go": a cover o
EXTD=f a Bonnie Raiit song that the Chicks have made into a serious ba
EXTD=rn-burner. \n\nI hadn't heard of the Dixie Chicks until this CD w
EXTD=as released, so I don't have the bias against them that a few oth
EXTD=ers seem to have; that is, thinking that the group "sold out." Al
EXTD=though this CD is clearly more mainstream than their older work (
EXTD=which I've heard on TV shows), their music is still more country-
EXTD=oriented than that of many contemporary hit groups. I really admi
EXTD=re their music, and this CD is a great listen.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUST
EXTD=OMER REVIEW\nFantastic musicians ! (a little note for fans), Nove
EXTD=mber 6, 2004\nReviewer: ira moon (Stikkittathamon, USA)\nI'm no f
EXTD=an of most of the country music that comes out these days, but I 
EXTD=do like the Dixie Chicks. Call it male bias, but I do find female
EXTD= country singers far more tolerable. \n\nMy appreciation of the D
EXTD=ixie Chicks, however, largely stems from the fact that I went to 
EXTD=school with "Martie" (as she calls herself today) way back in the
EXTD= day. I can't say that I knew her, but I saw her play violin on s
EXTD=everal occasions and her considerable skill had clearly blossomed
EXTD= by 8th grade. \n\nI must say, I feel a strange sort of pride for
EXTD= her and sister Emily. Truth be told, it's more like a feeling of
EXTD= vindication, although I'm not one to hang on to ancient grudges.
EXTD= Martie was never among the popular crowd, but if any of those je
EXTD=rky kids from our school had a clue where she was headed she'd su
EXTD=rly be worshipped. But she never seemed concerned about them, jus
EXTD=t seemed to stick to her own thing, keeping a low profile. Her mo
EXTD=m taught our class in both 6th and 8th grade and she was a super 
EXTD=great teacher. The "Green and Gold" was a private school for pret
EXTD=ty smart kids. After failing Algebra, I switched to public school
EXTD= (which did wonders for my social life). \n\nAfter I left that sc
EXTD=hool, a friend was thumbing through my yearbook and saw Martie's 
EXTD=9th grade picture. \n\n"Who is THAT? Do you know her?" \n\nI was 
EXTD=initially amused with my friend's interest until he pointed out t
EXTD=o my astonished, newly pubescent mind, that she was the prettiest
EXTD= girl in the grade. How funny: I had been so clueless. I'm sure t
EXTD=hat Martie, if so inclined, can look back on those grade-school d
EXTD=ays and laugh. As my mom would say, she is one smart cookie. The 
EXTD=Dixie Chicks are top drawer hitmakers and deserve their success. 
EXTD=I also admire their willingness to speak their minds which is the
EXTD=ir right as Americans. I wish them all the best.\n\nAMAZON.COM CU
EXTD=STOMER REVIEW\nQuality album that catapulted Chicks to superstard
EXTD=om, August 22, 2003\nReviewer: P D Harris "Pete the music and hor
EXTD=se racing fan" (Leicester England)\nThis was actually the fourth 
EXTD=album by the Dixie Chicks, but the first on a major label and it 
EXTD=was also the first since Natalie joined the group. It features ma
EXTD=ny great tracks, including covers of songs previously recorded by
EXTD= Elvis Presley (Loving arms), Marie McKee (Am I the only one who'
EXTD=s ever felt this way) and Bonnie Raitt (Give it up or let me go).
EXTD= All those covers are quite impressive, given the distinctive Dix
EXTD=ie Chicks treatment. However, it is the original songs that reall
EXTD=y are outstanding.\nThe album even yielded a British pop hit (The
EXTD=re's your trouble) which is not easy for a country act to achieve
EXTD=, especially one that owes so much to the traditional roots of th
EXTD=e music. Somehow, the Dixie Chicks found a way to sound sufficien
EXTD=tly contemporary to appeal to people who normally don't like coun
EXTD=try music, yet still managed to sound traditional enough for the 
EXTD=majority of diehard country fans.\n\nApart from There's your trou
EXTD=ble, I can love you better, Wide open spaces, You were mine and T
EXTD=onight the heartache's on me are other notable highlights, althou
EXTD=gh every song here would be a highlight on most country albums - 
EXTD=that's how strong this album is.\n\nWhether singing ballads or up
EXTD=-tempo songs, the Dixie Chicks set a standard that others can onl
EXTD=y dream of matching. The years of obscurity paid off in a big way
EXTD= with this, one of the best country albums ever released.\n\nHalf
EXTD=.com Details \nProducer: Blake Chancey, Paul Worley \n\nAlbum Not
EXTD=es\nDixie Chicks: Natalie Maines (vocals); Emily Erwin (vocals, d
EXTD=obro, banjo, acoustic guitar); Martie Seidel (vocals, fiddle, man
EXTD=dolin).\n\nAdditional personnel: Billy Joe Walker, Jr., Paul Worl
EXTD=ey (acoustic & electric guitars); Mark Casstevens, Billy Crain (a
EXTD=coustic guitar); George Marinelli, Tommy Nash (electric guitar); 
EXTD=Lloyd Maines, Tony Paoletta (steel guitar); Matt Rollings (Hammon
EXTD=d B-3 organ, piano); Bobby Charles, Jr., Michael Rhodes (bass); G
EXTD=reg Morrow (drums); Tom Roady (congas, shaker, tambourine).\n\nAl
EXTD=l tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.\n\nW
EXTD=IDE OPEN SPACES won the 1999 Grammy for Best Country Album. Dixie
EXTD= Chicks were nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best New Art
EXTD=ist. "There's Your Trouble" won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Co
EXTD=untry Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.\nThe Dixie Chicks
EXTD=' WIDE OPEN SPACES is flavored with tight-knit harmonies and acou
EXTD=stic instrumentation within the center of very tastefully underst
EXTD=ated arrangements. Their own acoustic underpinnings of fiddle, gu
EXTD=itar, banjo and dobro are complimented and raised up by Paul Worl
EXTD=ey and Blake Chancey's respectful and organic production. This mu
EXTD=sic is decorated with antique store furnishings, not the usual ga
EXTD=udy, regurgitated guitar licks and cheap generic production trick
EXTD=s. The trio is propelled by their delightful vocals and the very 
EXTD=natural and easy country sway that the producer and the fine acco
EXTD=mpanying musicians have created.
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