A really good album. Much stronger and better than her first. Carrie's shows vocally what she can do, and there's a lot more she does in this album. Unfortunately, as good a album as this is, it is unoriginal and not very adventurous, musically and songwise. It's almost as if this is an extension to her first album.

I love it Carrie and all of her cd's rocks i love all the songs especially: Just a dream

This is an amazing album. It might even be better than the first. My favorites are I Know You Won't and Crazy Dreams. I like to listen to every song. They are all great.

Loses energy towards the end but some of the tracks stand out as great tunes. Personal favs to Just a Dream and Get Out Of This Town, and Crazy Dreams and Last Name are fun. The More Boys I Meet is actually pretty ridiculous and the last two songs fall flat into cliches. Well maybe most of them do, which hurts her lyrical credibility. But as a vocalist, the four fav songs mentioned above are strong and beautiful, while the rest fall somewhere worse.… Expand

Country album of the year 2007. This CD has something for everyone, from the traditional power ballad to the pop-country anthems. A great sophomore effort.

I have loved Carrie since her AI debut. Voted her to the top every week, she was that impressive. I love her first CD, Some Hearts, and couldn't imagine her making another CD that topped it. I think she's done well with Carnival Ride, her second CD. Many have one good CD and then make a second mediocre one; not our Carrie. While I do think some of the songs and lyrics are a bit young for my taste, I do love her voice and somehow, she makes those young lyrics seem so grown-up. Like she said, she's a 25 year old girl singing about 25 year old things. I can relate to that. While So Small may be the top playing song of hers at the moment, I think the album has potential. There are some great strings and mandolin playing on this new CD that are unbelievable.… Expand

It's great but I just wish she could've made it more personal, and different. Not like everything else you hear.

Nowhere near something special, and hardly as brave and bold as Kelly Clarkson's latest effort.

No more pop sounding crap for carrie soley country

I give it a perfect 10. She has so many different kinds of songs on this album and I'm proud of her. So many artist's just make what you might call "mono-tone" kind of music. Her lyrics are awesome and she has an amazing voice. There are many things that we can learn from listening to her music, from love being the only thing that matters to just having fun. Two thumbs up!!

A lot edgier and louder than her first cd, but very entertaining with several catchy (..."here's to the longshots, hairbrush singers, dashboard drummers...") and some funny ("...the more boys i meet, the more i love my dog?!?) lyrics. AWESOME voice range and quality!!! my favorites? all the songs EXCEPT "i know you won't" (too slow) and "i told you so." (too melodramatic).

I think this album is as great as the first one. Some Hearts was perfect 'from cover to cover'. And this one is also.

Grow a pair

I didn't think it was possible for her to top SH, but she did. This album is amazing!

My favorites are :Just a Dream" and "Last Name." The album makes you feel a variety of emotion. Tears one minute and laughter the next. Its not "Some Hearts" but they could not do that again if they tried. But is a good sophomore CD.

Robot.

I love it ! Go Carrie! I love country music!

Carnival Ride is another great album by Carrie. Her big voice lends a helping hand to some of the weaker songs on the album. Overall she did a wonderful job.

There is not another singer out there who can belt out a song like Carrie!!!!

Great songs from the most beautiful woman...very powerful voice

well, she IS awfully purdy.

A slight improvement over Some Hearts; I would recommend Carnival Ride to all Carrie fans - and even those who like traditional stuff should give it a listen. It is definitely a countrier effort, and her voice is versatile enough to suit the different styles here. A couple ballads remain overproduced, and Carrie still doesn't always capture nuances, but those are somewhat minor complaints. I just enjoyed the ride.… Expand

come on. be brave, Carrie.

It is an amazing cd! She is a wonderful singer, and she takes it to the next level on this album! Great job Carrie!

Love it! Best country album this year!!

I love Some Hearts, but I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Carnival Ride. Thank you Carrie for giving your fans what they want to hear!

'Some Hearts' went triple multi platinum and 'Carnival Ride' is going down the same path. It's country-rock anthems such as 'Flat on the Floor' to her incredibly sad songs like, 'Just a Dream' and 'I Know you Won't' are amazing on this album. Her already #1 song 'So Small' is already a million dollar success and i guarantee that Underwood will keep the hits pouring out!… Expand

it would at least be funny if she tried to write her own songs