I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with No Place That Far. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Sara Evans is one of those musicians that has the ability to just win you over with her talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.

Overall No Place That Far is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Pop fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.

While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 – No Place That Far, track 7 – The Knot Comes Untied, and track 11 – There’s Only One.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – The Great Unknown. What a nice track!

No Place That Far Release Notes:

Sara Evans originally released No Place That Far on October 27, 1998 on the RCA Nashville label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. The Great Unknown 2. Cryin’ Game 3. No Place That Far – (with Vince Gill) 4. I Thought I’d See Your Face 5. Fool, I’m A Woman 6. Time Won’t Tell 7. Knot Comes Untied, The 8. Love, Don’t Be A Stranger 9. These Days 10. Cupid – (with George Jones) 11. There’s Only One

Personnel: Sara Evans, Vince Gill, George Jones (vocals); B. James Lowry (acoustic & gut string guitars); Jim Hurst (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Larry Byrom (acoustic guitar); J.T. Corenflos (electric 6- & 12-string guitars); Billy Sanford (electric guitar); Sonny Garrish (dobro, steel guitar); Larry Franklin (fiddle, mandolin); Chris Carmichael (fiddle); John Hobbs (piano, Hammond B-3 organ, synthesizer); Randy McCormick (synthesizer); Larry Paxton (4- & 6-string basses); Eddie Bayers (drums, tambourine); Lonnie Wilson (drums); Terry McMillan (percussion); Martina McBride, Alison Krauss, Jamie O’Hara, Larry Marrs, Curtis Young, Liana Manis, Dennis Wilson, Lesley Lyons, Ashley Evans, Dan Tyminski (background vocals).

Principally recorded at Emerald Sound Studios and Starstruck Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.

This one literally grabs your attention right from the very first note with Rockin’ Horse and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Suds In The Bucket, which by the way is another great track.

Pop music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Eric Darken and Steve Nathan plus a few other notables as well.

Overall Restless is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Pop collection. Truly an outstanding Pop CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – Backseat Of A Greyhound Bus, track 6 – Need To Be Next To You, and track 13 – Suds In The Bucket

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Rockin’ Horse. What a nice track!

Restless Release Notes:

Sara Evans originally released Restless on August 19, 2003 on the RCA Nashville label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Rockin’ Horse 2. Backseat Of A Greyhound Bus 3. Restless 4. Niagra 5. Perfect 6. Need To Be Next To You 7. To Be Happy 8. Tonight 9. Otis Redding 10. Feel It Comin’ On 11. I Give In 12. Big Cry 13. Suds In The Bucket

Personnel: Sara Evans (vocals); Marcus Hummon, Biff Watson (acoustic guitar); J.T. Corenflos, Troy Lancaster (electric guitar); Gary Morse (steel guitar, dobro); Bryan Sutton (banjo); John Mock (penny whistle); Peter Kevin Fisher (harmonica); Timothy Lauer (accordion); Barry Green, Mike Haynes (horns); Steve Nathan (piano); John Hobbs (Hammond B-3 organ); Michael Rhodes, Glenn Worf (bass); Matt Chamberlain (drums); David Huff (shakers, percussion, programming); Eric Darken (percussion, programming); Vince Gill, Wes Hightower (background vocals).

Principally recorded at The Money Pit, Nashville, Tennessee.