Young shifts his sentimentality to family in “Flashlight” as he muses on helping his father tinker with the family car. “When She’s On” is a more optimistic love song with melting pedal steel notes, grinding Hammond organ, and shameless romantic fawning. The heartbreaking power ballad “Tomorrow” is a sullen serenade where Young casts out some brutally honest lyrics. “I Can Take It from There” opens with twangy guitars and rootsy fiddles playing over a bouncy melody as Young croons flirtatiously with a good ol’ boy charm.
The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native’s third album is a stride-hitting accomplishment with naturally catchy tunes that balance ballads and weekend roadhouse rockers. Similar to Billy Currington, Chris Young is an instantly likeable, deep-voiced singer who plays traditional-flavored country pop without any flash or fluff.
