In...The Life of Chris Gaines by Garth Brooks (CD, Oct-1999, Capitol/EMI Records)

If you can open your mind and for a moment imagine Chris Gaines (a fictional character) and not Garth, then you will be pulled in to this CD with pleasure. Garth Brooks did not get any recognition for this CD which contains music that has been used in many movies...such as Kevin Costner's "for love of the game" where in the final scene Chris Gaines beautiful voice serenades the hit "It Don't Matter To the Sun", a very beautifully written song that only Garth could pull off. Just because Brooks was highly criticized for not singing like a Country Star, should not take away from his profound talent and give him credit that he is awesome on this CD. If you ever do yourself a favor it would be to buy this CD and open your mind because the words and the music on this CD are awesome. Go Chris Gaines...and Garth you were robbed of being given due credit for this awesome piece of work!! Great for the vehicle...you can get lost in this music!!