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Big Dreams & High Hopes
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Based on 5 critic reviews
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Album Info
Label: Big Machine
Release Date: 25 August 2009
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Country
Summary
The Texas-born country singer releases his eighth studio album.
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
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Billboard
Ingram may be good on his own, but Patty Griffin's sweet harmonies on the enchanting 'Seeing Stars' and Dierks Bentley's growls on Ingram's live classic 'Barbie Doll' are welcome additions.
Read Full Review >Slant Magazine
While it's easy to wish that Ingram took the concept of artistry more seriously, this album makes it clear that he's comfortable with the compromises he's made. He may be capable of more, but Hopes certainly isn't bad for what it is.
Read Full Review >All Music Guide
Ingram's latest doesn't fit the definition of a work by an artist, because this set isn't original in any way. It seems that he can not only live with this compromise, but he freely chose it, and celebrates it here.
Read Full Review >Entertainment Weekly
Jack Ingram was named Top New Male Vocalist at last year's ACM Awards, but the Faustian bargain this respected Texas veteran made to strike it rich in Nashville is abundantly clear.
Read Full Review >Austin Chronicle
Four producers besides Ingram are listed. And still he's come up with another generic disc of heartland rock that some call country.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
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