Title: Sometimes it works, mostly it is too studied.
Review: Dolly, as always, is a fine musician and writes great songs. Going back to musical roots, a spiritual renewal, is an attractive idea and sometimes it works in these songs. I love the backup musicians and the country sound. But in going back to a simpler, more downhome style, too often Dolly ends up sounding inhibited and studied. I'd really prefer to hear the outtakes and jam sessions where I'll bet Dolly was just being Dolly and having a great time doin what she does best -- playing around with the music and enjoying the heck out of it -- and just being Dolly. Of which there is only one.
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