Kimberly Cash CD Review

Kimberly Cash
Country Kisses
Platinum Plus Universal Records 695407025420
****
An entertaining first CD
Since the age of three Kimberly has known that she wanted to perform, COUNTRY KISSES is her first album comprising of thirteen songs. Kimberly is known to be a very determined and spiritual person and these strengths are echoed in her vocal talents. Hailing from Kettle Falls in the United States Kimberley’s first offering effortlessly blends together modern country with some classy pop sounding ballads. The album kicks off with a lively catchy song called Would’ve Been There By Now, heavily reminiscent in style of Pam Tillis. You’re The Reason is a slower song with traditional instrumentation. The chorus is extremely catchy. The third song on the album When God Made You is a beautiful ballad with stunning soft vocals. An amazing song with a gentle melancholy sound. Useless and One Track Mind have a definite country feel. Kimberly is often compared to Reba McEntire and on these songs it is to see why. Butterfly is another classy slow song with a lovely piano introduction. Perhaps more of a pop song than a country song, this jazz infused number sees Kimberly’s vocals take centre stage. Karen Carpenter comes to mind when listening to this Billy R Bensing penned number. Mamma’s Kisses and Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love see the pace picked up again. The later song has heavy backing and a thoroughly modern country sound. Top quality music! Years is a delightful ballad with a strong country feel. The vocals are fragrant. After All is another song reminiscent in style of Pam Tillis. Unfaithful Man written by Kris Menz is a striking country infused ballad. A superb song with heartfelt lyrics, which Kimberly manages to convey to the listener perfectly. The ballads on this album are all splendid and allow Kimberly to show off her astounding vocals. I’m Going Home is another face paced slightly blues sounding song. The final offering Goosebumps written by Lori Shepard is a fast country number. A rousing song to end an entertaining and thoroughly charming first CD.