Not revolutionary

Many people agree that there is a time and place for country music: at a line dance, at a rodeo, maybe after a hard day on the ranch.

But after coming in third place in the reality-TV show “Nashville Star,” Texas native Miranda Lambert attempts to bring country to the masses with her sometimes sweet, rolling lyrics.

In her new album, “Revolution,” Lambert rocks out on 15 tracks, allowing listeners to get their honky-tonk on for longer. While several songs are headache-inducing due to her relentless, warbling voice, there are a few songs worth downloading. 

Take the single “White Liar.” The song exhibits a steady, flowing rhythm that is combined with sly, smart lyrics such as “Here’s a bombshell just for you, turns out I’ve been lying too.” The result is solid and acceptable to listeners outside the rodeo.  

However, steer clear of the song “Me and Your Cigarettes” at all costs. The lyrics are stupid, comparing her importance to a man to his cigarettes, and the twang of her country-flavored voice is annoyingly repetitive, reminding me why I never liked this genre of music in the first place. 

Though some tracks are decent, the majority of “Revolution” is Lambert wailing about the same old sob stories we’ve already heard.

But then again, how much can you expect from a reality-TV star?