Review
Miranda Lambert's third studio album, "Revolution," released on September 29, 2009, left an electrifying impact on the country music scene, forever cementing her place as a powerhouse in the genre. Produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke, the album highlights Lambert's incredible talent as a songwriter—she had a hand in penning all but four of the album's 15 tracks. The release kicks off with "White Liar," a riveting track that takes the listener on a rollercoaster through its sizzling vocals and sharp instrumentation, perfectly setting the stage for the album's journey.
A rainbow of memorable singles like "Dead Flowers," "The House That Built Me," "Only Prettier," and "Heart Like Mine" made waves, with "The House That Built Me" reigning supreme as her first Number One hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for four weeks straight. The album is a kaleidoscope of collaborations too, with Blake Shelton lending his voice to "Maintain the Pain," and Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood co-writing and performing on "Love Song." Lambert even flavors the album with covers of Fred Eaglesmith's "Time to Get a Gun" and John Prine's "That's the Way the World Goes 'Round," demonstrating her knack for offering fresh takes on classic tunes.
Critics couldn't stop raving about "Revolution," making it clear that this album is Miranda's confident stride into the limelight. From Rolling Stone to *Entertainment Weekly*, everyone had something stellar to say. Not only did the album catapult to number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart, but it also clinched Album of the Year at both the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards in 2010. Clearly, "Revolution" is stamped in history as a grand chapter in Lambert's career—showcasing her bold evolution as an artist ready to shine. - Bailey
