Carnival Ride

Poor song choices with poor overdone pop production. Better luck next time Carrie. The 2nd album is always hard to get right. Someone has a little success. It goes their head and then they think people will buy whatever they record. Not country at all. To much shrill screaming.

Everything else is just very Carrie Boringwood and stiff as usual...I'll admit she has a nice voice and all but she isn't as great as people say she is. There are wayyyyyyyy better artists/singers then Carrie. She is just good eye candy if you ask me.

this is a great country album. i don't like country and have a hard time listening to it, but lately i have been doing my best to dive into the genre of country music and give it an objective listen. this is a fantastic album for everyone; especially first time listeners of country.

and SHOUTING and bad tone? i have listened to this album in full tonight about 2 times and there is no shouting and she is perfectly in tune with her songs. i listen to a LOT of music, i was once a dj. there is no shouting.

anyway, i guess everyone is entitled to their own opinion. carrie is truly a phenomenon. i just love her. if you like carrie, you will probably like taylor swift as well.

For most artists, putting out their sophomore album is one of the most trying times in their career. Many artists second albums pale in comparison to their first, both artistically and in sales figures. Carrie Underwood's second project, Carnival Ride, breaks through the stereotypes and is poised to eventually sell more and become more respected than the previous album, Some Hearts. Vocally, Carrie has become more talented on this record, if that is even possible. All of the songs on the album were hand selected, with Carrie even co-writing a few, and it is obvious that much thought was given to the tracks on the album. This is a stand out and one of my favorites in mainstream country music today!

After the first listen, Flat on the floor, Just a dream and Last name were the standouts. But just like the first CD there are 7 good to great songs as All american girl, So small, Twisted and Get out of this town are pretty damn good country/pop songs. Just a dream is a haunting, haunting song that became even more so after seeing the video, powerful is an understatement. I thought Some Hearts was a solid A- CD and so is this one a solid A-. Would love her to do a bluesy country type album as she has the chops for it and for anyone to suggest she is overrated and is only where she is because of her looks, is laughable. Girl has some "skillz" and can out sing any singer in this weeks top ten which is loaded with non-singers who talk and don't really sing or make any sense.

carrie underwood is so beautiful an she sings like an angel this is an excellent cd. i really like the more boys i meet song and just about all the others too. i would like to see her and the singer from evanesence do a crossroads on cmt it would rock my world. booya

This cd is unbelievable and deserves all the kudos and awards it has received. Carrie Underwood's first cd was a powerhouse seller and also garnered her critical acclaim and tons of awards. But as with any artist it is the second release that showcases their creativity and true talent.

This cd far surpasses the first, which I loved, in song selection, vocal performance and interpretation and Carrie proves herself a true unique talent with her own special gifts.

I can put this cd in my player and let it run over and over for there is no filler here for me. But there are certainly some highlights. ALL AMERICAN GIRL allows Carrie to hit some notes never heard before. Her interpretation of I TOLD YOU SO is heartfelt and very much her own. But it is the standout I KNOW YOU WON'T a weepy ballad that Carrie turns into raw emotion that will stun you. She holds notes forever and puts all her range and capabilities into it. I find this song as much a classic as Linda Ronstadt doing DESPERADO. Of course the uptempo FLAT ON THE FLOOR and LAST NAME are awesome.

I am thrilled with how openly Carrie Underwood has been accapted into the country music community for she is what the genre stands for. A true country girl with talent, charm and unique gifts with a very honest, positive message. Her career is laid out for her. She is one of the rare finds of this decade.

Carrie Underwood rules.

I'm certainly no music critic; I like things like art or music because they appeal to my ears and/or eyes. And this album (and artist!) certainly meet that criteria, so I like the album and give it five stars. Carrie is very talented and I don't care if my friends don't like this kind of music. I think she has a beautiful voice and I like her music and I support her.

It's rare that a sophomore album outshines the first one, especially if the first was an award winning album. But Carrie Underwood's Carnival is even better than her first CD, Some Hearts. And that's not to say Some Hearts wasn't a fantastic CD. Carrie Underwood is managing to give some youth and life to the country music scene.

Carnival Ride is full of catchy, youthful, fun, well sung songs. Some of my favorites are: Flat on the Floor, All American Girl, So Small, Get out of this Town, Crazy Dreams, Last Name, Wheel of the World and The More Boys I Meet. And while many of these songs might be hits no matter who was singing them, Ms. Underwood is so gifted with her talented and amazing voice that no one could sing them as she can. This CD is reminiscent of Trisha Yearwoods earlier CDs.

If you're a young country fan, this is a must have CD. If you're a country fan at all, it's one to add to your collection! I know she's from American Idol, but give her a try, I doubt you'll be disappointed.

I wanted this CD for the song "Last Name" which is a favorite song of mine, however, the rest of the CD is great. If you like Carrie Underwood this is the cd to get......

Carrie Underwood has a fantastic voice, and this is a great CD to listen to. I heard her for the first time on an American Idol show, and she was fab, and I'm happy that I purchased the CD.

If I could i give a infitny number of stars I think she did way better than her first cd my favorite is all of them theres not one I dont like.

I've listened to this album a few times now, and I really enjoy it. Actually better than the first. There's a little bit of everything, Cute..., The More Boys I meet, Last name..Touching..Just A Dream...Even a really good remake...I Told you so. I would absolutely recommend this album to any country music fan out there. Some hearts was good, Carnival Ride is Great. :)

An incredible lady with the voice that will take you away. The only thing better would be having her sing to you in person (I can dream, Can't I?). Awesome! Bruce

Only has a couple good songs. It doesn't come any where close to being as good as her first CD.

I LOVE Carries singing voice, but this isn't her best album. Found some of the songs to be a little "shouty"...for lack of a better word. I think she's trying to please everyone....younger fans may love it.

Carrie has a great voice. The songs on this CD are wonderful and she does a great job. I think she has a beautiful voice.

I think Carrie Underwood is the victim of the country-gone-pop scene; she puts out these pop "hits" that do little to challenge her voice or display her vocal range. Ms. Underwood has a great voice and is an amazing singer; yet, this album ("Carnival Ride") is full of songs that are average at best. She displays incredibly poor song chocies on this album and there are only 2 or 3 songs that I enjoy. Her voice is far too superior to be wasted on the subpar pop tunes she put on this album.

I like "Some Hearts" much better.

I didn't buy Carnival Ride at first because I did listen to the music clips and didn't care for the songs. But I loved her first album Some Hearts sooo much that I finally broke down and bought this one.

I don't know whether I have a defective CD but the quality of her voice on my CD is so tinny. When I go back and listen to the MP3 that Amazon offers, it is very clear, not tinny or nasalize. Anyone else have that problem?

But other than that I have now grown to like the songs but the tone is just too annoying more me.

This is stronger than adequate, but not quite "good." Carrie declined a bit on this one from her very good debut, "Some Hearts." She sings with energy, to be sure. But the songs here are either less than energetic or rather pedestrian. The writing's not impressive. The song "Don't Even Know My Last Name" is pretty raucous, however, it does catch in the head. Nothing bad here, just doesn't connect with the listener like the debut did.

I LOVE this album! It's as great as her first! Carrie Underwood is the best American Idol. I have really been enjoying her songs and I really feel that she sings the stories of the songs so well. She uses so many aspects of her voice. It's truly an awesome album!

i love this album !! i love her voice-- i dont find her screaming or over singing or whatever the naysayers are saying-i pity them if they can hear this and be turned off by it--- her voice is full and rich and the emotions in it are swell !!!! very compelling ----she has to be the biggest talent to come from that idiotic tv show-- the lush arrangements of every song couldnt be better and there isnt a dud on this great effort from someone who can really sing feel a song and put it over like a seasoned pro ! beautiful !! an incredible and glorious album and i cant stop playing it ! thanks carrie underwood and you go gurrrrrl !!! a real winner !!

Wow, I never thought that Carrie can top her debut album. But she did - with flying colors.

I do not know why some people think she's over-rated. She's very talented. She has a great voice that somehow gives me goose-bumps whenever I listen to her. She's just awesome.

My fave tracks in the album are All-American Girl, Crazy Dreams, I Told You So (A cover of the Randy Travis original) and The More Boys I Meet. This album has much more country sounds than Some Hearts.

Even if they sell this CD for twice more the amount, it would still be very much worth it. This amazing CD makes the skip button on my CD player totally useless.

Carrie did a excellent job on her second CD. This is a great gift for any country lover.

LOVE this CD.
If you like a combo of country and rock she is your girl.

I try to find cds I can listen to beginning to end and not have to skip bad songs. This album falls in that category. A very good cd.

i bought this cd for my partner and he loves it, he's been a big fan since she win american adol. top marks

If you have the slightest interest in hearing Carrie BUY THIS CD. You've seen her in American Idol, heard a radio song or two of hers. You have no idea what is in store for you when you listen to the full CD! Wow.

Some producer got every bit of vocal abilities recorded here. Purchase now and prepare to be blown away...

I enjoyed this one better than the first one. I love her voice. I like her style.

Carnival Ride is one of my favorite CD's. Just a Dream is my favorite song on this album. I cry every time I hear it. The whole album is awesome. The CD was in excellent condition. The price was right and I received it very timely. C

This one is miles better than her first album. Maybe it's because Carrie helped write 4 of the songs on this album. Whatever it is, this is the album to buy if you want to know what this American Idol is all about. Even people who aren't country music fans will like this album.

The standout songs include 'Twisted', 'Flat on The Floor' and 'Last Name'.

I would never say that Carrie can not sing but she is way overrated. I can't believe that "American Girl" is a #1 video. It is terrible. There are many and I do mean many singers as good and better than Carrie. It must be wonderful to be a pretty blonde. And what is with all the makeup? She has absolutely no stage presence. I think she is stiff as a board. Carrie just stick to the singing. If she is so great, why isn't she on tour by herself? My point exactly.

Carnival RideI love this CD. I listen to it in the car and when I am at home. The songs really grow on you the more you listen. I know the words to almost all them now and can sing along. I loved the first two singles, So Small and All American Girl. I really like the sass to the new single Last Name. Carrie's voice is amazing. She has grown so much and her vocals on this album prove it! There is something here for everyone so I would recommend buying it. I have given it to my friends as a gift and they have all been surprised at how much they enjoy it.

I'm not usually a country fan, but Carrie is a nice touch to Country. Almost pop music, like S.Twain and Faith Hill.

Carrie is probably the worst singer I have ever heard. It seems like all you have to do these days to get a recording contract is look moderately attractive and scratch your fingers on a chalkboard and radio will still play your music too. Faith Hill is proof of that. Good Luck to them both, who knows maybe one day we will have a "classic" duet from them too. Just further proves where country music is heading these days. If you want Excellent country music...Stick to Dolly Parton...now that's talent.

Once upon a time there was actually a music industry where talent, originality, and true artistry were the requirements for becoming a star. Even those with great talent that deserved great success had to struggle for years to pay their dues in the business before getting a recording contract.

Today it is a totally different story. All you need today is about six months of karaoke experience under your belt, look like a Playboy centerfold, and have Simon Cowell {who has as much musical ability as the guy across the street} look you over and give you his stamp of approval. Overnight you are suddenly a grammy-winning, million-selling superstar without having to pay any dues whatsoever! Maybe if Cowell and the people behind American Idol actually cared about promoting and finding real "musicians" with real talent to offer instead of good looking karaoke singers, our national music scene in the 21st century wouldn't be so pathetic.

Yes, Carrie Underwood is a beautiful woman with a nice voice...a voice that sounds like ten thousand nine hundred and sixty five other female voices that have saturated the airwaves for the last dozen years. There's nothing unique or original about Carrie or her music which is exactly the way Nashville wants it. What you hear on this CD is the same cookie-cutter material offered to every other cookie-cutter female country vocalist in Nashville today. Is there really any difference between Carrie and Kellie Pickler??? Both are blonde, good looking, nearly the same age, and have no style or originality at all. How many more beautiful blonde "clones" will ole' Simon and American Idol be dishing out to us over the next few years??

What I would love to see Carrie {and all future American Idol winners} do is find her own style, dare to walk her own path, and start a revolution in Nashville like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson did 30 years ago. Buck the system and stand up against the music executives and producers who are keeping today's young stars from making music on their own terms while forcing them to clone every other singer in the top 40!

We all should wish Carrie the best, because once she's been around for ten years and doesn't look as cute as she did at 23, it will be time for American Idol to replace her on the charts with another 23 year old blonde who looks and sings just like her...

Although I enjoyed this CD better than her first, I'm looking forward to having a Carrie's "Top Hits" CD released. I anticipate this may well be a future option and I will eagerly support its sale. Carrie is a top notch performer and a beautiful young lady.

This is my first purchase of this ladies CD but will definately not be my last. The CD has a good mix

I am a huge Carrie Underwood fan, from the first time I saw her on American Idol. She keeps getting better and better as time goes by. She will be around for a long time. The CD is worth every penny. I look forward to her next one and the one after that and so on. If you are a Carrie Underwood fan (or even if you are not) you will love this CD.

This came in on time, and my girlfriend loves her music. Brand new CD great condition.

Even though is album is a huge disappointment it will probably sell millions. Unlike "Some Hearts" her pleasant debut, "Carnival Ride" is a little more country with much weaker material to work with. Nothing here is as catchy as "Before He Cheats" though lots of songs here try to recreate that rocky twang, most fail miserably. Her personality is what is giving her so much success, its defintely not her music.

1. Flat on the floor - its not really catchy but it does grow on you. Her vocals are bad though, she screams and over sings to the point of embarassment. C+
2.All-American Girl - This song is in no way original, but it does have a very cute likeablity to it. Its charming. A-
3. So Small - Basically Jesus Take The Wheel part 2. Wouldnt have been out of place on SOme HEarts, which sort of makes its one of the strongest songs here. Great Vocals. A
4. Just A Dream - My favorite song on the album. Its haunting and beautiful and i really hope it becomes a single. A++
5. Get Out Of This Town - A very fun and cute song. She should stick to this sort of country music. B+
6. Crazy Dreams - i dont like this song. I find it cheesy and generic. D
7. I Know You Wont - The verses are kind of one note and dull but the chorus is so pretty it more than makes up for it. Nice vocals too becuase she doesnt try to hard. B+
8. Last Name - Tries to be the new Before he cheats but it isn't. Its probably the best she could do though. C+
9. You Wont Find This - its a merocre ballad. I think the lyrics really bother me for some reason. just very cliche. C-
10.i Told You So - its very old school country. But very bland. C-
11. The More Boys i meet - an irritating attempt at cuteness without actually being cute. D
12. Twisted - probably the only decent song in the second half of this album. Its nice and catchy. B-
13. Wheel Of the World - Very generic soft rock. D

This album made me change my mind about carrie underwood. I used to be a big fan btu now i just see that she is one of the most OVER rated artist of the day. Hopefully Shania Twain is coming back soon

I was a fan of Carrie Underwood since I heard that voice singing "I cant make you love me" on American Idol...I knew then she was a star. After the release of her first album, I immediately ran to get it, and she didn't dissapoint at all. Then as Carnival Ride was released, for some odd reason, I really took my time to get it. I loved "So Small" and was interested to hear the rest. Well I finally got off my butt and purchased this album. After hearing it, I had to write something. I have never done this review thing before, but this time I just had to say something. The songs "I know you won't" and "Just A Dream" are two of the best songs I have heard in a LONG time in ANY genre of music....hands down. I was in my car and I had chills and my mouth just hung open at these songs. Overall this CD is fun, great to listen to in the car. Carrie has shown immense growth as an artist and singer. Her voice is even better than ever (if thats possible). I really liked the whole CD but "I Know You Won't" and "Just A Dream" along with others "Last Name" (this cd's "Before He Cheats") and "Wheel of the World" are worth the CD alone. If you haven't bought it yet..GET IT! Country fans and pop music fans alike will love this CD. GO CARRIE! She definitely proved with this CD that she isn't going anywhere but up.

Carrie Underwood, as you may know, is one of American Idol's most talked about success stories, based on the popularity of her "Some Hearts" album. "Carnival Ride" tries to bulid upon that success story. This album goes to more of a country vibe than before, judging from the lead single "So Small". I believe "Carnival Ride" will be just as popular as "Some Hearts", maybe more so.

I bought this for a christmas present for my wife. She loves it, I am not too much into Country music, but hey Carrie is smokin

if you like carrie underwood this will be your favorite cd. favorite song, the more boys I meet...the more I love my dog. lol.

This cd is great! Carrie's voice really stands out on this cd. While it is definitely not as pop as the last album, the ballads are well written and relatable to. I held off on buying this cd, but I finally broke down and I am so glad I did. This cd is going to live in my cd player for quite awhile.

This is probably as good as her first CD. Carrie has a good way of coming up with more than the usual one or two good songs. This CD is worth having because it has a lot of songs that are very good.

Is the second CD of Carrie and is great, beautiful songs, and The more boys I met is so fun, excellent

I am very impressed by this CD. I like Carrie Underwood's first CD a little more, but this is another great one to have.

great cd. She was always my favorite on American Idol. I love every song on the cd.