Blake Shelton is back with a full-length album titled, Texoma Shore. Shelton’s country charm has won the hearts of millions of viewers on The Voice. His last album, If I’m Honest, was 2016’s top-selling country album and Texoma Shore could easily match that again this year. Shelton is the songwriter on all but one track of the eleven and his signature mix of sweet and facetious lyrics are strong throughout the album. Texoma Shore is a dazzling album full of love, happiness and back to roots nostalgia that will make you feel good. Shelton’s singing makes the listener believe that each track is personal to him, and I believe him, which makes me connect to his music at a much deeper level. This is a great feel good album and that’s the short of it!
Texoma Shore
Released: November 3, 2017
1. I’ll Name The Dogs
2. At The House
3. Beside You Babe
4. Why Me
5. Money
6. Turnin’ Me On
7. The Wave
8. Got The T-Shirt
9. Hangover Due
10. When The Wine Wears Off
11. I Lived It
Warner Music Nashville
38 minutes
This album has found a perfect balance between new country and traditional country music. The songs are engaging, heartfelt, rowdy at times, and the ballads are truly emotional tugging.
Shelton’s track “Money” finds the singer trying on a new hat with the verses being done in a rap style. This just does not work, no matter how hip the beat is and how strong the chorus is, but I still bet it will sell! That is the power of Shelton’s charm, he can sell rap to country folk.
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