Fireflies by Faith Hill (CD, Aug-2005, Warner Bros. Records Record Label)

i like it because my favorite song is on the cd. like we never loved at all. that iis the reason for the purchase. there are other good songs on it also.

Faith Hill is, alongside Shania Twain, unquestionably the queen of country crossover—which has, in recent years, been precisely her biggest problem. Her previuos album, 2003’s Cry, was an infamously naked grab for pop dollars and was a miserable (critical) failure. It did well enough commercially, but not up to her previous standard; pop fans tuned in, but some of her longtime country fans tuned Faith out. So her album, Fireflies, is being talked about as a “return to country,” something to remind us of why Faith became a star in the first place. Remember her debut single, “Wild One”? Her cover of “Piece of My Heart”? Well, keep remembering, ‘cause you’re not gonna find anything too reminiscent of those here.
The album was launched with the #1 country single “Mississippi Girl,” which with its “Still like wearin’ my old ball cap / Ridin’ my kids around piggyback” chorus is most definitely Faith’s “Jenny From the Block” moment. The big difference is that from Faith, claiming that “y’all, I’m still a Mississippi girl” doesn’t sound like a case of the lady doth protesting too much; her public image as a loving wife (to fellow superstar Tim McGraw) and mother (of 3 girls), as someone who’s in fact not “big-headed from a little big of fame” totally jibes with the song’s lyrics (kudos to Adam Shoenfeld and John Rich [the latter of Big & Rich] for getting this one just right).
Unfortunately, “Mississippi Girl” comes second on the album, preceded by another John Rich co-write, the ultra-bland “Sunshine and Summertime,” which frankly sounds like it belongs on a Kenny Chesney album with its “Hey everybody don’t you wanna party” choral refrain and endless list answering the $20,000 Pyramid category “You see these things in the summertime” (“everything from “barefoot ladies and tricked out Mercedes” to “classic colas and ice cold Coronas”). Apparently, Rich wants to make sure that once his performing career dries up he’s still got a lucrative career as a country tunesmith, but it’s a shame that he feels the need to zero out to do it. (Honestly, while a song like this is disappointing, from Faith these days it’s no surprise.)
Likewise, it’s no surprise to find a duet with McGraw on a Faith Hill album; the one here, “Like We Never Loved At All,” is akin to previous ones in that it’s again fairly generic. I wish that with a song like this Faith would just admit it and go full-on AOR—this could’ve made a pretty good Journey single 25 years ago. “Like” isn’t a proper duet, per sé, with McGraw largely contributing harmony vocals on the chorus, but no matter, this’ll be a huge hit on Adult Contemporary radio, if not country. “I Want You” is a bit more AOR in its presentation, but comes off sounding more country anyway, thanks to the steel guitar and dobro accenting the track. Once it gets to the bridge, swooping its way through like an eagle soaring through canyons, you’re hooked. It’s also helped by Faith’s best vocal on the album, strong, sexy, yet a little bit ethereal.

I love it, excellent to curl up with a book and relax, it is fantastic to listen to when going to sleep at night. My sister and I just luv Faith Hill and all her music and the price was right for purchasing at this time. LUV IT!!!
Worth the money and the seller is quick at shipping.

I bought the product as a gift for my son that was finishing eighth grade. He likes Faith Hill. and Mississippi Girl is one of his favorites, so I got the album that had it on. I also enjoy the album.

I bought this cd because I have listened to her on the radio for years. After attending the Soul2Soul2006 Tour that Faith and her husband ,Tim Mcgraw did, I realized that many of her songs from the tour were on this cd. It is a great cd because of the multiple hit songs on it. She has a fantastic voice and this cd showcases the many singing styles that she has.

SHE HAS A GOOD VOICE I LIKE HOW SHE FEEL THE MUSIC I THINK THE BEST SONG IS"
like we never loved at all.

"Fireflies" has its moments, but the lyrics on most of the songs don't make sense.

Maybe, I just don't get it, I am getting older. I liked cry. The whole album was consistent with good strong solid song writing.

Better luck next try, Faith.

The title track and Stealing Kisses are the two best new songs on the album. Faith has a great voice but the problem for her and every artist is finding good songs to utilize her talents.

excellent songs meaningful and poetic content good easy listening very relaxing ballads, some songs Iv never heard could not help but like them all

faith hill is the best female artist ever i bought this one to add to my collection i love driving to her songs

This was a surprising collection of songs. Initially, I didn't like it. Faith left the pop sound from her three previous works to do a country CD. But, after a few listens, I've come to appreciate this one as much as any she's done!

THIS WAS THE LAST CD OF FAITH HILL I NEEDED. I LIKE TO SEE A PRETTY FACE ON THE COVER OF RECORD OR NOW A CD. JUST LIKE MARTINA McBRIDE, SHANIA TWAIN, REBA McENTIRE, DORIS DAY, PETULA CLARK. ASIDE FROM EVERYTHING, THE SHIPPING COST WAS ONLY $1.49 AND BOUGHT THE CD FOR $0.99.

I had wanted this CD for quite a while. Had the opportunity to purchase it on e-Bay at a very reasonable price. CD was used, but in excellent condition.