Play On

*Play On* gives Carrie Underwood a batch of superior tunes to apply her sterling vocals to, ranging from sweet folk-country numbers (“This Time,” “Quitter”) to sleek ‘n’ sassy twang-rockers (“Undo It”). Themes of gratitude (“Mama’s Song”), idealism (“Change”) and spiritual affirmation (“Temporary Home”) lend this album a positive glow. She soars mightily on the title track, infusing it with the fire of a personal credo.

Underwood's third album is overdeveloped and undercooked

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A little restraint works in Carrie Underwood’s favor.

From the first few slicked-up yet grungy electric guitar chords, we know we’re in for more of the same: angry bad-boyfriend songs and gelatinous ballads,...

Carrie Underwood - Play On review: An apt title for Underwood’s third effort, Play On is an album that does little to stretch the boundaries of what came before.