Billy Ray Cyrus
recorded only four albums before releasing
The Best of Billy Ray Cyrus
, which indicates his status as a one-hit wonder.
"Achy Breaky Heart"
was the hit that made his career, but it also ruined it, since its jokey refrain and his good looks meant that no one took him seriously. There's not much evidence on
that those critics were wrong, but there are more enjoyable songs here than you might expect, especially since it whittles all four albums down to just the highlights. For every casual fan, this is the one
Cyrus
disc they'll want to own, even if
Some Gave All
functions fairly well as an album itself. ~ Thom Owens