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Leftovers

J. M. Zuurbier | Canada | 05/08/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Since LeAnn is locked tight in that never ending contract with Curb, they are continually releasing CD's of her material, some of which never appeared on CD's before. In a strategic move to make sales based on some of her most recent hits, thrown in with some rare songs and b-sides, Curb releases the compilation I NEED YOU. Originally released in January 2001, it was re-released in March 2002 to accomodate more songs, including her Olympics 2002 song "Light The Fire Within", and miscellanious remixes of some songs. Before I comment on the album, I find it interesting when this was first released in 2001 LeAnn was totally against it on record, didn't want to support it. Now she's supporting it. Interesting...The album features some of her best work over the past few years. Most notably the title track, a spiritual ballad from the JESUS mini series, definately a highlight and vocally she is up to par. Then fast forward to COYOTE UGLY era, where she provided the movie's theme "Can't Fight The Moonlight" which was a monster hit for her. Also included is "But I Do Love You", which is also from the COYOTE UGLY OST. Other past hits including "Written In The Stars", the duet with Elton John. We have some Diane Warren ballads on board as well, "But I Do Love You", "Soon" and "Can't Fight The Moonlight" are all penned by Diane Warren. Decent songs overall. Then there's the song LeAnn helped pen, the country ballad "Together, Forever, Always". Some of the best unreleased songs here include "One of These Days" and "I Believe In You", where LeAnn turns in commanding performances. Then we have the extra's, Graham Stack Radio Edits of "I Need You", "Can't Fight The Moonlight", and "Soon", and an Almighty Radio Edit of "But I Do Love You". Overall the remixes are touch and go, but if you're a fan I guess you would like them. Overall its a nice collection, sad that its a cash cow to allow Curb to make more money off of her. I hope she comes back with an album of new material, until then this should tide you over."

Uneven collection of unreleased tracks

Jake Z | Canada | 06/06/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This album was released originally in early 2000, against LeAnn's wishes, without her permission. She was in the midst of many trials with her father, and her record company Curb. She stopped recording altogether and as a result they took some mixes of songs they already had and put out this compilation. 2 years later they re-issued it with 4 extra remixes and the Olympics song "Light The Fire Within". The collection doesn't work too well. There's some nice songs like "I Need You", "But I Do Love You", "Soon", but a lot of them should have been left unreleased. The remixes are nice though. Still not an essential album to have by any means."

OH MY GOODNESS! WOW!

Kate Kincaid | Indianapolis, IN | 09/27/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would give this song eleven stars on a ten star scale. The best love song in a LONG time. Thank you LeAnn for putting "your all" into this song. It makes it so much better. Take the chance - on it because it is PRICELESS!"