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Hits and More
Country · 2012

Hits and More

Martina McBride

A career-spanning collection of high-octane country-pop anthems and intimate ballads defined by one of Nashville's most powerful soprano voices.

January 17, 2012 · RCA Records Label

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Hits and More is a masterclass in the 'big voice' era of country music, where Nashville production reached a peak of cinematic polish. The album feels like a journey through the emotional landscape of the American heartland, balancing the grit of social realism with the gloss of pop-inflected arrangements. It is anchored by McBride's soprano, which possesses a rare combination of technical precision and raw, communicative power. Whether she is tackling domestic abuse or the simple joys of a 'Wild Angel,' the vocal delivery remains the central, undeniable gravity of the record.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, explosive transition from a whisper to a full-throated belt in the bridge of Independence Day
The way the mandolin provides a delicate counterpoint to the heavy subject matter in Concrete Angel
The crisp, dry acoustic guitar opening of the new track Surrender that signals a slightly more modern direction
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Hits and More sound next to the rest of Martina McBride's catalogue?

Road Trip+1.7σ

Road Trip saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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