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Apr 9, 2014At times the slower tempos make the album feel longer than it actually is, but it’s never dull.
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May 2, 2014Though he’s reportedly less than eager to release a ballad, some of the best moments of I’m a Fire are “Burnin’ Bed,” written by powerhouse Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, that boasts a beautiful, progressive chorus and “The Secret,” that deals in death, infidelity and hidden love.
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Apr 9, 2014In many instances that willingness to change things up has resulted in a more conventional record, with well-executed but standard-issue, radio-ready country-pop.
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Apr 9, 2014It may not deliver a knockout punch but it's not intended to be powerful; it's a grower, sounding better with repeated exposure, repeated listens revealing the craft in the songs and the subtlety in Nail's execution.
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Apr 9, 2014When it comes to the overall sound and demeanor of the album, which in some ways means it all syncs up in a generally satisfying way.