The studio formula that melded vocalist
Ronnie Dunn with
Kix Brooks is still in effect on cuts like "Your Love Don't Take a Backseat to Nothing" and a duet with country-pop diva
Reba McEntire ("If You See Him, If You See Her"); there are some good moments here.
Dunn's cover of
Roger Miller's "Husbands and Wives" displays his abilities nicely, while
Brooks comes to life as a rock & roller on "Way Gone." Also good are "Brand New Whiskey" and "Born and Raised in Black and White." However, the final cut, a gospel-kissed tune ("You're My Angel") that shows just how strong
Dunn's voice is, evokes the most emotion.
Dunn, when allowed to free himself from trite material and heavy production practices, is amazing. ~ Jana Pendragon, Rovi