LeAnn Rimes
This Woman
(Curb/EMI)
LeAnn Rimes has learned her lesson. After falling flat on her face with a wrong turn into teen-pop on 2002's Twisted Angel, the 22-year-old powerhouse plays it safe on her return CD This Woman.
Beating a hasty retreat to her country-pop comfort zone, Rimes unveils a set of hook-filled ditties straight from the Dixie Chicks' reject pile.
Truth be told, Rimes plays it a little too safe -- these smartly produced tunes are likable and listenable, but too lightweight for a talent of her size.
Ultimately, LeAnn might be better off taking a few more steps backward to the traditional torch 'n' twang of her Blue period.
Guess she still has a few things to learn.
Track Listing:
1. I Want To With You
2. You Take Me Home
3. Something's Gotta Give
4. Won't Be Lonely Long
5. Nothin' Bout Love Makes Sense
6. Probably Wouldn't Be This Way
7. The Weight of Love
8. With You
9. I Got It Bad
10. I Dare You
11. When This Woman Loves A Man
12. Some People