1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Top 40 / Pop

'Inside Your Heaven' - 'Independence Day' by Carrie Underwood

About.com Rating 3.5

By Bill Lamb, About.com

Carrie Underwood Single

Courtesy RCA Records

The Bottom Line

It's difficult to determine what type of performer Carrie Underwood will ultimately be from her first release. Kelly Clarkson, American Idol's first winner, has maintained her success by reaching well beyond her first performances in style. Expect Underwood to veer more strongly in the Country direction on her own.
Compare Prices

Pros

  • She has a great, powerful voice
  • Martina McBride's 'Independence Day' is an inspired choice

Cons

  • 'Inside Your Heaven' is a bit schmaltzy
  • Carrie Underwood's vocal charisma isn't obvious yet

Description

  • Carrie Underwood's first release after winning American Idol season 4.
  • Strong voice.
  • A Country star in the making.

Guide Review - 'Inside Your Heaven' - 'Independence Day' by Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood's first single release after winning season 4 of American Idol is pleasant, but it doesn't reach far beyond that. The song "Inside Your Heaven" is a bit schmaltzy (and we'll be treated to another version from runner-up Bo Bice next week). Underwood's voice and delivery is strong, however, and rescues the song from drowning in syrupiness. Christian radio stations have been eager to play her version of "Inside Your Heaven."

"Independence Day," the second song on this single, is a more inspired choice. It was originally a hit for Country singer Martina McBride. The lyrical content bears some resemblance to Shawn Colvin's powerful "Sunny Came Home," a tale of a woman who resorts to violence in declaring independence from past demons. If I were placing bets, I would expect Underwood to head in the Country direction, emulating stars such as McBride. If she has a good ear for material, her voice can be a strong one on the Country scene.


Vote for this version of "Inside Your Heaven" in our poll.

Compare Prices
User Reviews Write Review

Explore Top 40 / Pop

About.com Special Features

The Best Top 40 Pop Songs

Is your favorite song on our list? More >

New TV Dramas

Get a jump on all the new dramas coming soon to your living room. More >

  1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Top 40 / Pop
  4. Top 40 and Pop Reviews
  5. Singles
  6. Review Of Carrie Underwood's 'Inside Your Heaven' - 'Independence Day'>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.