Song By Song:
1. Rocking Horse: Fun, upbeat song about making the best of bad situations, but nothing praticularly exciting. 3/5
2. Backseat of A Greyhound Bus: This is one of the high points of the album, a touching story of a young girl who escapes her confining small town and finds meaning in her life through the birth of her daughter. 5/5
3. Restless: It's an ok song, fine melody, decent lyrics, but it doesn't really do anything for me. 3/5
4. Niagra: A beautiful ballad, Sara really shows the range of her voice on this song, and the lyrics are very moving. 5/5
5. Perfect: A cute song about how love doesn't have to be "perfect" to be good, a nice happy upbeat message, but it's very similar to several other songs on the album. 4/5
6. Need To Be Next To You: Again, sounds kind of similar to other songs. It's decent, but doesn't stand out from the rest of the album. 3/5
7. To Be Happy: Yet another perky upbeat song with a positive message. One or two was ok, but there are too many on this album and they sound too much the same. 3/5
8. Tonight: This is one of the better songs on the album, musically it's slow and smooth, and the lyrics perfectly capture the feeling of desperation and finding comfort in another lonely soul. Her voice is also showcased beautifully. 5/5
9. Otis Redding: This song is another one of the more unique songs on the album. Slow and sensual, it's perfect for "dancin in the kitchen barefoot" 4/5
10. I Feel It Comin On: A fun breakup song, has more of a country sound than the others on the album. 4/5
11. I Give In: My favorite track on the whole album. The lyrics sound like Sara read my mind, though I think most women will relate to lines like "you turn more than the music on/but will you be there by my side at the dawn?". Sara's voice is great here as well, making it truly a standout track. 5/5
12. Big Cry: This is my least favorite song on the album, it sounds like a bad attempt at R&B. 2/5
13. Suds In The Bucket: Another bouncy, fun to listen to song, I believe it's the current single. Nothing to set it apart though. 3/5


Excellent CD!!!!!   August 22, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Without a doubt, Restless is the best CD that Sara Evans has released. Born to Fly was such an awesome CD that outdoing it would be nearly impossible, but with Restless Sara has managed to do just that. Not only is Restless filled with songs that showcase Sara's versatility as an artist and how much she has grown, but also show her roots and demonstates that she hasn't forgotten where she came from. When you finish listening to the entire CD you're left with an upbeat feeling of hope. Sara has woven that idea of hope and perseverance into nearly every song chosen to be on Restless. Usually, when you buy a CD you have one or two songs that you aren't so hot about, but this isn't the case with Restless. It is hard to choose just one favorite. Some favorites are the upbeat and so true Perfect, Rockin' Horse with Vince Gill on backup, and the moving story of a young girl in Backseat of a Greyhound Bus. Do yourself a favor, buy this CD.


Amazing CD   February 24, 2005
countrygirl683 (Illinois)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I received Sara's Born to Fly album for Christmas a few years ago, and I fell in love with her voice and her songs. I picked up her "Restless" album, and I think she has outdone herself. I thought "Born to Fly" would be difficult to follow, but she manages to top it. My favorites are "Rockin' Horse" and "I Give In"; they showcase Sara's amazing vocals. I can't understand how Alanna Nash could call the album "uneven." Sara does not sound bored; she pours her soul into every song. "Need To Be Next To You" and "Niagara" are not my favorites, but I still enjoy listening to them. I also don't understand why people criticized her for "Big Cry"; to me, that song is a highlight. Sara also experiments with different sounds on "Restless" and "Otis Redding." I think the sounds are fresh and Sara's vocals are in tip-top shape. I loved "Suds in the Bucket," that was a great concluding song. On a different note, I was surprised to read that "To Be Happy" was written by two men; I just thought the lyrics (flowers grow/handing out valentines) sounded feminine.

I love this CD; it's Sara's best yet, and I can't wait for new music from her.


Sara pleases with long awaited comeback to Born To Fly   August 30, 2003
Justin M. Green (Coolville, OH USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

In 2000 Sara Evans burst onto the scene in a big way with her album Born To Fly. The album, which went triple platinum, blended Evans' traditional country vocals and instincts with mainstream country-pop and spawned hits such as the title track, "Saints and Angels" and "I Could Not Ask For More." Now Evans is back with her fourth album, tentatively titled Restless. This album is a continuation of where Born To Fly left off with a few exceptions. One of those is Evans' musical diversity. While Born To Fly was mostly mainstream, this album offers a selection of diverse tunes that cover the spectrums of traditional country, mainstream country, pop, rhythm and blues. On tunes such as the opening "Rockin' Horse" and the closing "Suds In The Bucket" Evans will surely please the neo-traditionalist country fans she won with her first two albums. On cuts such as "Niagara" and "I Need To Be Next To You" Evans showcases a larger than life pop style with gaudy arrangements and instrumentals. The title tune is reminiscent of Irish Celtic music, while "Big Cry" is reminiscent of rhythm and blues. The remainder of the songs on the album fall somewhere in between country and pop. Such is the case with the first single, "Backseat Of A Greyhound Bus," which tells the moving story of a single mother whose life changes when giving birth to her child on a trip away from home. The second single, one of the five co-written by Evans, "Perfect," is a catchy and upbeat love song which will surely do well on the country charts. Overall, this album is a diverse collection of musical styles that flow together with Sara's heavenly vocal qualities. Fans of Evans will surely be pleased with this album, no matter what album or song originally made you a fan.