October 2016 – Page 2 – Country Universe

Single Review: Brandy Clark, “Love Can Go to Hell”

October 18, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 6

Country radio could cure most of its ails through two simple steps: adding more songs written by Brandy Clark into heavy rotation, and adding Brandy Clark herself into heavy rotation.

Single Review: Blake Shelton, “A Guy With a Girl”

October 17, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

To his credit, you can always count on Blake Shelton to make competent music that is professionally done.

Sunday Selections: October 16, 2016

October 16, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 1

We’re only 23 days away from the election, y’all.

Single Review: Garth Brooks, “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance”

October 14, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 4

There’s a joy to this record that is directly connected to a warm feeling of rediscovery.

Single Review: Brad Paisley, “Today”

October 13, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 4

For me, Brad Paisley has always come off more as a studious observer of country music than a truly great artist within it.

Single Review: Brett Young, “Sleep Without You”

October 12, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 1

“Sleep Without You” sounds like it’s written about a real person.

Single Review: Jason Aldean, “A Little More Summertime”

October 11, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 2

In music, it isn’t just the idea that matters. It’s also the execution of that idea.

Single Review: LoCash, “I Know Somebody”

October 10, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 3

It’s hard not to feel sorry for LoCash.

Sunday Selections: October 9, 2016

October 9, 2016 Jonathan Keefe 2

When George Strait talks about pendulums, you’d be advised to listen.

Single Review: Big & Rich featuring Tim McGraw, “Lovin’ Lately”

October 8, 2016 Kevin John Coyne 5

What a waste this record is.