Another example of pop-country failure

In a day and age when some people say modern country is growing stale and shy, Lady Antebellum emerges as simply more of the same.

So rejoice, country haters, and take solace in the twangy, shallow monotony.

Lady Antebellum’s sophomore album, “Need You Now” wisely begins with its title track and unravels a little bit more as it progresses. “Need You Now,” which is also the lead single, is a refreshingly genuine duet with a wonderfully harmonized vocal contrast and honest lyrics that aren’t completely hokey.

After that, each track seems to digress in terms of creativity and originality. None of the material is new or interesting and the group fails to recreate the sound from the single.

The dynamic between Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley is nullified by boring production and retreaded arrangements.

The single might make Antebellum some money, but the rest of the album is nothing remarkable; don’t be surprised if this is labeled a sophomore slump for the group.