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Street Talk | Kathy Mattea | 2:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Someone Is Falling In Love | Kathy Mattea | 3:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You've Got a Soft Place to Fall | Kathy Mattea | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Takin' the Givin' Away | Kathy Mattea | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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You Know That I Do (And I Know That You Won't) | Kathy Mattea | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Full Time Love | Kathy Mattea | 2:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Somewhere Down the Road | Kathy Mattea | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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That's Easy for You to Say | Kathy Mattea | 3:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Back to the Heartbreak Kid | Kathy Mattea | 3:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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God Ain't No Stained Glass Window | Kathy Mattea | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Songs |
Album Review
When singer/guitarist Kathy Mattea's single "Street Talk" entered the Billboard country chart in October 1983, the time had come for the 24-year-old West Virginia native to leave waitressing behind, and after that Top 30 hit was followed by another chart single, "Someone Is Falling in Love," Mercury Records could justify the release of Mattea's self-titled debut album in the spring of 1984. There isn't anything on it that has quite the drive of the nearly disco-tinged "Street Talk" (which, naturally, leads off the LP), and most of the songs, a fairly representative sampling of Nashville formula country writing, make the singer more of a victim and less of a feisty character than the woman who fought back against her bad reputation on her hit. A good example is "You've Got a Soft Place to Fall," in which Mattea sings that she'll continue to take back a straying boyfriend yet again. But less significant than the material is the singer's voice. Mattea possesses a warm alto that efficiently processes the melodies here and that once, on "Back to the Heartbreak Kid," demonstrates that she can belt when she wants to (or has the opportunity). She may have a career in country music yet.
Customer Reviews
They Clearly Didn't Know What Kind of Talent They Had
Kathy Mattea ultimately became one of the best country artists of the 80's and 90's, but not because of this album. Whoever was guiding the song selection and production clearly didn't know what a great talent they had, or what kind of tunes were best suited for her. Perhaps because her powerful voice had some hints of Anne Murray, who was well established by then, they gave her a bunch of basic love songs for this first-time out of the gate album. Included among them are a couple of songs that were hits for other artists, like "Somewhere Down the Road" (Barry Manilow) and "Back to the Heartbreak Kid" (Restless Heart). Ultimately, in her later albums, Kathy Mattea found her stride with songs that relied more on the strength of simple, yet timeless, stories. Some LPs that showcased those efforts were "Untasted Honey", "Willow in the Wind" and "Lonesome Standard Time," each of which are far superior to this set. I have loved her music for years, but absolutely cannot recommend any of these tracks.
Biography
Born: June 21, 1959 in Cross Lane, WV
Genre: Country
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Kathy Mattea
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses | Kathy Mattea: A Collection of Hits | 3:22 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Where've You Been | Kathy Mattea: A Collection of Hits | 3:44 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Mary, Did You Know? | Good News | 3:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
455 Rocket | The Definitive Collection | 4:07 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Love at the Five and Dime | Kathy Mattea: A Collection of Hits | 3:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses | Untasted Honey | 3:23 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Where've You Been | The Definitive Collection | 3:43 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses | The Definitive Collection | 3:19 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Walking Away a Winner | Walking Away a Winner | 3:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
The Battle Hymn of Love | Kathy Mattea: A Collection of Hits | 2:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $8.99
- Genres: Country, Music, Honky Tonk, Contemporary Country, Contemporary Bluegrass
- Released: 1984
- ℗ 1985 Mercury Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
