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Coulda Been a Five

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019

There's a lot to like in "For the Girls." The CD includes a great array of romantic songs with memorable melodies that intermingle poignant, clever and passionate lyrics. Musicians are seasoned pros who all contribute top performances. Arrangements are innovative and should grab your interest and attention. Kristin Chenoweth's voice and delivery couldn't be better. She channels Judy Garland perfectly on "The Man That Got Away," without infringing on Garland's classic rendition.

However, producers seem to have taken themselves a little too seriously by not including one or two female/male duets from which there are plenty to choose. "I Got You Babe" is one example. "All I ask of You" and "People Will Say We're in Love" are two more. Also, "Girls" sometimes lacks the crystal clear sound of Kristen's previous album, The Art of Elegance."

Over all, this is a very entertaining CD with lots of talented people and production qualities to appreciate.

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Jordan Yaworski

Some stunning songs, but not her best album overall

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020

As a huge Kristin Chenoweth fan, I was excited to start listening to this new album. Although there are a few tracks I love, overall, this isn't her best album. The production and her crystal-clear vocals on her previous album (The Art of Elegance) were beautiful and timeless, but I didn't find those same qualities to ring true in this album. My favorite tracks were The Way We Were, You Don't Own Me, It Doesn't Matter Anymore, I Will Always Love You, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, and Desperado. Songs that disappointed were The Man That Got Away (I'm a HUGE Judy Garland fan and normally love when KCheno covers songs similar to this, but it seemed to be missing something) and I'm a Woman (although fun to hear 3 different women bring their unique styles to the song, it felt disjointed). I Wanna Be Around was forgettable. Overall I would rate this album 3/5 stars because there were classic KCheno songs she delivered on, but 1/3 of the album was disappointing.

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Mahler

Coulda Been a Five

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019

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Marty

Kristin Kills It.

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019

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This is fantastic. Kristin’s voice is perfect on every word, every note.

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pasquale55

Album of hits that just misses

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019

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As another reviewer wrote: there is a lot to love — or like. I forget. For me, it was “like.” I found her voice to be fine, but wobbly and strained quite a few times. At home or while traveling, I listen very frequently to the beautiful female vocalists of the past 75 years or so. Kristin’s previous album hits the mark. This one misses by a little bit.
Edit: a little apology. The more I listen to it, the more I like it. Her interpretations, even of the smallest phrases, are original and often bold and I recommend it.

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RitaFz

Made a Jersey Girl happy .

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019

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I like Kristina Chenowith anyway. But her version of "You Don't Own Me". Origianlly recorded by Lesley Gore. made this Jersey Girl very happy. The whole album is great.

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Kay E. Vail

Believable Lyrics Presentation

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019

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Familiar songs tastefully presented by the beautiful voice of Ms. Chenoweth. Wonderful background when the house is quiet and I can love the lyrics and sing along!

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Outta Control

Her best yet.

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019

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This is clearly her best non-Broadway CD yet. There is not a bad song in the bunch and I love these collaborations.

Many times Broadway performers come off as just too much Broadway when they make a regular album. This has been the case with her and so many others.

This is a fantastic exception.

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Disappointed

Lovely mix of songs and genres!

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020

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One of the many things I love about Kristin Chenoweth is her versatility. She can sing in any genre and make it all her own. This album is a wonderful mix of songs and genres. From "I Will Always Love You" (in duet with Dolly!) to "I'm a Woman" (with Jennifer Hudson). I hadn't heard the latter song since Wynonna Judd knocked it out of the park. Not unlike "The Art of Elegance", another lovely Chenoweth album, I play this one on a regular basis. The only song I would have deleted was "The Way We Were". It's an okay song when Streisand sings it, but frankly, I'm tired of it. I think Kristin should think about another country album, a gospel album with a rocking-and-rolling gospel choir, and more albums from The Great American Songbook. I'll buy them all!

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JOSEPH DESTEFANO-RINKEVAGE

A must have for Chenoweth fans.

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2019

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A fantastic collection of classic songs with a great modern style. Such a beautiful voice .

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Halesr

Great Voices

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2019

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Heard an interview about this album on NPR. So glad I rushed to purchase it. Kristen and the other women who join her are excellent. Great song selection.

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mw390

Kristin Chenowith is up there with my love of Linda Ronstadt

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020

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From such a small frame you get some voice. She can sing the phone book. If you can catch her on DVD in Pushing Daises. A great TV show that only lasted 2 seasons. Her singing was angelic. I even still refer to her as Itty Bitty as she was called in the series by Chi McBride (she IS 4' 11" after all)

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