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Review Score: (10/10)
I have to admit: when I bought this CD first, I didn't much care for it; I knew Mary Black as a Celtic artist, not one who strayed closer to what seemed pop and, at times, country -- which was what this album seemed to do. After listening to it a few times, however, the music really grew on me: it's distinctive Mary Black vocal style and equally distinctive interpretation, beautiful and surprisingly well-sung. Try "One and Only" for a more upbeat angle, and "Nobody Lives Without Love" for a softer song that's equally beautiful. Though some might find this a "sell-out" or less good than some of her other albums, I personally think all the songs on this album live up to the title and really do shine.

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