The duet Reba sung with Vince Gill that stayed at #1 for two weeks on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs is the fourth song. I’ve always liked the ballad and its aching message. It fits the album perfectly and the quality is great.

“Love Needs A Holiday” bumps the tempo up again and sounds a bit naughty at the beginning. It’s easy to get the wrong idea, but the chorus quickly sets things to right. It’s a fun song with a humorous view of real life, and the chorus is easy to pick up after the first presentation.

The piano work at the beginning of the second new song for the album, “With You I Am” is deft and amazing, quietly and quickly bringing the listener to Reba’s heart-felt vocals. The song is new to Reba, one of those she had reviewed at one time but didn’t include on an album. Personally, I think if she’d released it at an earlier day she would have done well with it. But we have it now.

I have to admit, I’m a sucker for “Somebody.”. I first became acquainted with the song during the video release on CMT. Reba stars as a waitress in the video, but the song is just awesome for the singer’s vocals. I think she could pull this one off a cappella, but the music underscores the emotions perfectly.

“Forever Love” is a pretty song, and Reba delivers it with earnest angst. Her voice in this one is a finely tuned instrument, and she plays it beautifully.

“Big Blue Sky,” the third new song, carries some lightweight rock overtones that drive the music. It’s easy to imagine Reba playing this one in concert. There’s enough story included in the lyrics that I found myself listening closely and feeling hopeful by the end of the song.

The guitar solo at the beginning of “I’ll Still Be Loving You” is plaintive and quiet, and it drew me right in. Reba’s delivery of the song is pure, innocent, and sweet. Then, when she kicks into the chorus, her voice swells and fills the sound system. The song was a #1 hit for Restless Heart back in 1987, so the familiarity with the tune is a natural. I found myself singing along with Reba almost from the beginning. There wasn’t a better choice to wrap the CD with, because the song offers hopeful sweetness, melancholy, and a chance to close out the performances singing with Reba.

Overall, I’d recommend Love Revival by Reba McEntire as a great addition to music you take along for commutes or vacation. It has an easy listening sound and is a good overall emotional connection with songs just for fun as well as a touch of grounding melancholy that makes you think.