http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3019&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rssLeAnn Rimes' almost eerie channeling of Patsy Cline on the 1996 smash single "Blue" is something that has somewhat confounded her career. While she has continued to have huge record sales, the elitism of the press has not been so kind. When she tried to break away from country music in 1997, with strange covers of "You Light Up My Life" and the National Anthem, she was attacked by critics. A well-sung, crossover-ambitious follow-up (<i>Sittin' On Top of the World</i>) met with equally lukewarm reviews. And then in 1999, she released a record of choice country covers and caught flack for not performing original material. It's an unfair amount of scrutiny foisted upon a girl with a remarkable voice who, at thirteen years old, became a sensation by the simple fact of that beautiful voice. Maybe so much is demanded of her because she is truly a gifted performer, not some novelty child act whose appeal wears off within a year or two. Certainly Rimes is a talented singer, and, as she grows into her art, an exciting performer to follow. She has yet to put out the record that lives up to her potential, but with each release, she gets a little close; and at eighteen years old, with four major releases under her belt, she seems to have plenty of time to do it. Judging from her obvious penchant for AAA balladry, however, don't be surprised if her defining moment has nothing to do with country music at all. Just expect to have your socks knocked off. - Eric SheaCountry Pop/Cosmopolitanen720Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:52:59 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3019&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss LeAnn Rimes' almost eerie channeling of Patsy Cline on the 1996 smash single "Blue" is something that has somewhat confounded her career. While she has continued to have huge record sales, the elitism of the press has not been so kind. When she tried to break away from country music in 1997, with strange covers of "You Light Up My Life" and the National Anthem, she was attacked by critics. A well-sung, crossover-ambitious follow-up (<i>Sittin' On Top of the World</i>) met with equally lukewarm reviews. And then in 1999, she released a record of choice country covers and caught flack for not performing original material. It's an unfair amount of scrutiny foisted upon a girl with a remarkable voice who, at thirteen years old, became a sensation by the simple fact of that beautiful voice. Maybe so much is demanded of her because she is truly a gifted performer, not some novelty child act whose appeal wears off within a year or two. Certainly Rimes is a talented singer, and, as she grows into her art, an exciting performer to follow. She has yet to put out the record that lives up to her potential, but with each release, she gets a little close; and at eighteen years old, with four major releases under her belt, she seems to have plenty of time to do it. Judging from her obvious penchant for AAA balladry, however, don't be surprised if her defining moment has nothing to do with country music at all. 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.6526218&variant=data&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.121150&variant=play&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Tue, 1 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700 LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.121150 alb.121150 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 9.99 Twisted Angel alb.121150 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/5/9/7/557957_170x170.jpg 2002-10-01 00:00:00.0 2002-10-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.121150&variant=play&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.121150&variant=data&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.307644&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Tue, 16 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0700 LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.307644 alb.307644 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 0.0 God Bless America alb.307644 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.215980&variant=data&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.11759475&variant=play&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Tue, 22 Aug 2000 00:00:00 -0700 LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.11759475 alb.11759475 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 7.99 Can't Fight The Moonlight (Dance Mixes) alb.11759475 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/1/4/0/920412_170x170.jpg 2000-08-22 00:00:00.0 2000-08-22 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.11759475&variant=play&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.11759475&variant=data&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.185792&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Tue, 18 Jul 2000 00:00:00 -0700 LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.185792 alb.185792 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 0.0 I Need You [US CD5/Cassette Single] alb.185792 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.167297&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Tue, 24 Mar 1998 00:00:00 -0800 LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.167297 alb.167297 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 0.0 Looking Through Your Eyes alb.167297 1998-03-24 00:00:00.0 1998-03-24 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.167297&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.167297&variant=data&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.215977&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.215977 alb.215977 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 0.0 How Do I Live [2 Tracks] alb.215977 null 1997-05-27 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.215977&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.215977&variant=data&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.109972&variant=play&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Tue, 9 Sep 1997 00:00:00 -0700 LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.109972 alb.109972 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 9.99 You Light Up My Life alb.109972 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/2/8/1/391824_170x170.jpg 1997-09-09 00:00:00.0 1997-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.109972&variant=play&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.109972&variant=data&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.111362&variant=play&rws=%2Fleann-rimes%2Fdiscography.rss Country Pop/Cosmopolitan Tue, 4 Feb 1997 00:00:00 -0800 LeAnn Rimes Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.111362 alb.111362 LeAnn Rimes art.3019 9.99 Unchained Melody: The Early Years alb.111362 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/4/9/2/382948_170x170.jpg 1997-02-04 00:00:00.0 1997-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false 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