Grade: C
She may be a happy newlywed in real life, but with her latest album “Four the Record,” singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert proves she can still belt out the songs of a jilted lover. With tunes like “Same Old You” and “Mama’s Broken Heart,” Lambert shows off her trademark ability to write about painful relationships. The album also features songs like “Fastest Girl in Town,” the perfect soundtrack for a girls’ night out. Unfortunately, several of the tracks fall flat and most just don’t have the spark Lambert’s been known for in the past. Songs like “All Kinds of Kinds” and “Dear Diamond” come off as cheesy and lack the edge fans expect. It’s a valiant effort, but this time, Lambert just doesn’t hit the mark.
 
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