Blake Shelton - Pure Bs

Deluxe edition 2008 of Blake Shelton's Pure BS album. Despite its lighthearted title, Pure BS, one finds the Oklahoma-born country singer tempering his rollicking, humorous tunes with a considerable number of introspective numbers. Shelton is no stranger to serious fare, but BS's lovelorn lead single, Don't Make Me, sets the tone of the record, signaling a more mature direction for the charismatic performer. Even though the record marks a greater focus on thoughtful ballads, admirers of the young vocalist's more carefree numbers aren't left out in the cold, as the winking opener This Can't Be Good makes clear.