Blake Shelton: All About Tonight

"Blake Shelton is not a stoic like Trace Adkins, a sun-bleached hobo like Kenny Chesney or an avatar of rural pride like Jason Aldean. He’s not a guitar hero like Brad Paisley, a moody bruiser like Toby Keith or a repository of living history like George Strait. What a relief that turns out to be. Mr. Shelton is among the most versatile of contemporary country singers, an amiable rapscallion one minute and a thoughtful brooder the next. His new EP, 'All About Tonight,' is a variety-pack of country styles, each song a different pose for Mr. Shelton to try out, with varying success. … On 'All About Tonight' he’s soused, flirty and convincing. 'Tomorrow can wait 'til tomorrow,' he insists. … Really, mischief is Mr. Shelton’s game. It’s telling that the funniest song here is the one with his fiancée, Miranda Lambert. 'Draggin’ the River' is about a couple who fake a car crash in order to steal away for a secret wedding — a tale that would make Tim McGraw and Faith Hill blush" (Jon Caramanica, "New CDs," New York Times, 8/8/10).

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