JCHReview: Carrie Underwood - I Told You So
February 22nd 2009 05:29
Upon first listening to "I Told You So", it might almost seem like the track specifically constructed for a vocal like Carrie's. The breathtaking vocals of Underwood are present in "I Told You So", however, the emotional depth and investment that the song requires to draw from Underwood falls slightly short. A concern reflected in the recording is the question of whether Underwood has yet mastered the art of vocal and emotional interpretation. This of course can be open to discussion and is a skill that Underwood will likely learn in time. Also working against the track is the sensationalised steel guitar and production both of which fail to match the soaring yet restrained live performance of "I Told You So" that Underwood consistently delivers.
All of the above suggests that Carrie Underwood's potential for sublimity is there and will take form over time as Underwood evolves as both an artist and vocalist. With that said, the live performance of "I Told You So" is a fine exhibition of what Carrie Underwood has the potential to do while in contrast, the recorded track is a fine example of what the production so far in her career is neglecting to achieve.
Ultimately "I Told You So" is a pleasant inclusion to country radio, however, it is also a prime example of an artist who has all the potential in the world to do so much more in her transition to the next stage of her career as is reflected in her live performance.
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