She calls it Revolution, I call the third album from Miranda Lambert brilliant and apparently country fans agree; Revolution debuted at #1 making her one of three country artists in SoundScan history whose first three albums all landed the #1 spot out of the box. Somehow Lambert manages to consistently put out solid albums full of everything you’d expect from a country album except on this one, the growth from her previous two albums is obvious.

She’s been country’s spitfire since she released Kerosene as a single and while she maintains that label with Revolution she also shows she can do the emotional and downright raw songs as well. Fifteen songs and not a bad song to be found. There are five that don’t even make it to the three minute mark, but as with traditional country songs, the shortness doesn’t take away any of the greatness.

It’s easy to forget with her fierceness that Lambert’s vocals are remarkable and they shine throughout the entire album. Although the first single, Dead Flowers, stalled on the charts, it’s one of her best written songs and the vocals are stunning.

A refreshing mainstream country album that has a little something for everyone; One of this year’s best and may even be the best. Album of the year, anyone?

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Author's Rating

Author: Jamie: A 20-something music lover of all types. Some of my favorites include Garth Brooks, Lori McKenna, Patty Griffin, Jessica Harp, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash.