Drawn largely from
Vince Gill's first three albums for MCA Records, 1989's When I Call Your Name, 1991's Pocket Full of Gold, and 1992's I Still Believe in You, Souvenirs functions as a greatest-hits collection from what is arguably
Gill's finest period as a solo artist.
Gill's smooth tenor singing is practically the definition of modern slow-burning
country sincerity, all done with a touch of that
bluegrass "high lonesome" sound, and his ease with ballads frequently obscures the fact that he is one hell of a guitar player when he decides to be. Highlights on this easy to like set are duets with
Reba McEntire ("The Heart Won't Lie") and
Dolly Parton ("I Will Always Love You"), an interesting cover of
the Eagles' "I Can't Tell You Why," and the infectious and upbeat "Liza Jane," which lets
Gill rock things out a little. Souvenirs isn't the last word on
Vince Gill, who continues to record and release quality
contemporary country and
bluegrass albums, but there isn't a better single-disc introduction to the commercial side of his output than this one. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide
Marci S. wrote on 4/20/2007...