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Release Date: 10/14/1998
Collin Raye waited three years to deliver an official studio follow-up to his hit 1995 album
I Think About You. That record was dominated by
ballads, as is its successor,
The Walls Came Down. Certainly,
Raye's smooth
country tenor is ideal for
country-pop ballads like
"In This Life," but he runs the risk of sounding a little too samey, which is what happens on
The Walls Came Down. There are a number of very good songs here, including the
ballad "I Can Still Feel You," but since the record offers no surprises, it winds up sounding a little like a holding pattern instead of a step forward, even with bold message songs like the anti-child abuse
"The Eleventh Commandment" -- and after three years out of commission, it isn't unreasonable to expect a move forward. Nevertheless, the album is impeccably crafted and
Raye's voice sounds as rich and smooth as ever, which makes
The Walls Came Down a solid record, especially for fans.
~Thom Owens, All Music Guide
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