The Other Side

1	Face of God 3:47
2	Wouldn't You Do This for Me? 3:35
3	Always Sixteen 3:32
4	I Need You Now 4:06
5	Love Has No Walls 3:42
6	Tip of My Heart 4:22
7	Did I Forget to Pray 3:09
8	Holding on to a Dream 3:23
9	I Love You This Much 3:27
10	The Other Side 3:59
11	Amazing Grace 5:48

Barnes & Noble

It's been three years since Billy Ray Cyrus released a studio album, and the country star surprises fans by breaking his recording fast with an inspirational album. As the recent chart-topping success of Randy Travis's gospel turn proves, there's certainly a market for country music with a spiritual message. Cyrus's The Other Side offers songs with positive, even meaty, lyrics that nevertheless steer clear of being overly religious. Give Cyrus points for sticking to his swaggering, rocking, country-hunk persona -- this stuff rocks, even as it delivers its upbeat message, as the tracks "Always 16," "Love Has No Walls," and his bluesy version of "Amazing Grace" attest. When Cyrus does slow the tempo, he does so with tenderness, as on the lovely Bebo Norman-penned "Tip of My Heart" or his self-penned title track. Billy Ray Cyrus isn't trying to reinvent himself here, just show fans the other side of an artist caught up in the superficiality of the entertainment business. It could be Cyrus's most genuine album yet. Lisa Zhito

All Music Guide

Billy Ray Cyrus pleasantly surprises in this ode to gospel -- gospel being defined here as a blending of mainstream pop and traditional country with religious lyrics. Religious faith is put on a pedestal here, sounding thoughtful and inspirational in these 11 stylistic tracks. Cyrus seems to have put his "Achy Breaky Heart" days behind him and takes a step forward with this album. The fervor that was missing from his last two albums turns up here in abundance. The Other Side enriches Cyrus' fading repertoire. This CD shouldn't be labeled because of its religious material, but should be recognized for its unlikely convergence of musical styles. Special guests '80s pop icons Kim Carnes and Richard Marx contribute vocals. Highlights include "Face of God," "Did I Forget to Pray," and an amazing rendition of "Amazing Grace." ~ Maria Konicki Dinoia, All Music Guide