No Place That Far

Like Lee Ann Womack, Sara Evans is a hugely talented singer who manages to sound traditional and modern at the same time. But Evans' debut album THREE CHORDS & THE TRUTH, though a critical smash, was criminally overlooked by radio. Her sophomore CD isn't likely to suffer the same fate. It's an outstanding collection of songs (five co-written by Evans) made even more remarkable by her powerful vocals and some great production. Her voice, strongly reminiscent of Patty Loveless mixed with a hint of Bakersfield, can wring heartache out of ballads like "Time Won't Tell" and "These Days", and gallop through rockers like the clever opening track, "The Great Unknown", or the sassy "Fool, I'm A Woman". meer...

The title track, featuring harmonies by Vince Gill, is a simply gorgeous ode to the lengths we go to for love. And it's a testament to Evans' talents that none other than the legendary George Jones agreed to lend his unmistakable voice to the hilarious, rollicking "Cupid". As the two singers tear their way through the song, grinning all the way, you can hear the essence of Evans' music--an up-to-the-minute sound with a hard country core.

Rolling Stone (12/10/99, p.128)
- 3 1/2 Stars (out of 5)
- "...detours into both uplifting gospel territory and depressing Carter Family-style close rural harmonies..."

Entertainment Weekly (10/30/98, p.117)
- "A radio flop her first time out, critics' darling Evans returns with a generous helping of country-pop to balance her traditional fare..." - Rating: B