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Precious Memories Image
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: The country star covers 15 classic gospel hyms with this acoustic collection.

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What A Friend We Have In Jesus
What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer Oh, what peace we often... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Billboard
    100
    A landmark work by one of country's singular artists. [4 Mar 2006]
  2. If you’re so inclined toward this type of music, you’ll assuredly love Precious Memories. But if you think you’re not, you may be surprised.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The delivery of these old church songs is solemn, the accompaniment sparse, and the historical value real. [3 Mar 2006, p.102]
  4. A moving, eloquent gift to Jackson's entire audience.
  5. Even if Precious Memories winds up as something slightly underwhelming, there's no denying that this is precisely the album Jackson wanted to make, one that's consistent in tone and exact in its vision.
  6. Rolling Stone
    50
    Most of the material packs as much churchy tedium as simple charm. [9 Mar 2006, p.94]
  7. The end result of all this sermonizing will likely inspire you not to renounce sin and its sordid ways, but feel the itch to grab some hooch and a few George Jones albums and have a rip-roaring time.
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  1. MikeW
    Apr 9, 2006
    10
    Stunningly simple and beautiful.
  2. ChuckS
    Apr 26, 2007
    10
    One of the best of all time. A must for any lover of traditional hymns.
  3. NickM
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Allan Jackson uses his amazing voice to create a truely inspiring CD with these very heart-felt songs. I recomend this CD to everyone who Allan Jackson uses his amazing voice to create a truely inspiring CD with these very heart-felt songs. I recomend this CD to everyone who enjoys inspirational country music. Expand
  4. BubbaJoe
    Jun 3, 2006
    10
    This entire CD is incredible. Jesus is real and desires that all come to him willingly and completely. I believe that this album will This entire CD is incredible. Jesus is real and desires that all come to him willingly and completely. I believe that this album will continue to sell until it is the best seller of the year! I also believe that you will see more similar works from Alan Jackson in the future. Collapse
  5. Matt
    Mar 7, 2006
    7
    Definitely more on-the-mark than Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take The Wheel."