Luke Combs’ new album, The Way I Am, features 22 tracks that blend ’90s country with heartfelt storytelling. In this album, Combs mostly sticks to the more basic country music style that has brought him a lot of success.

Combs’ fans like him because he delivers an authentic country sound and is not overly pop-country.

Although the album is on par with Combs’ style, in the middle of the album, all of the emotional songs can get repetitive. Combs put energetic songs at the beginning and end of the album, which makes the middle’s more emotional songs feel like fillers.

A lot of the songs on the album sound similar, but there are a couple of tracks that stand out. Some of these songs, such as “Back in the Saddle” and “My Kinda Saturday Night,” have a more energetic sound than the other songs on the album.

Some listeners particularly like Combs because they can relate to his lyrics. The song “15 Minutes” tells the story of a prisoner who only receives 15 minutes to make a phone call. This and other songs on the album have deeper meanings behind their lyrics and are more emotional.

The song “Front Porch Lights” shows a more relaxed side of the album. In this track, Luke Combs focuses on simple, everyday moments like sitting outside and thinking about life, which is something a lot of listeners can relate to.

Overall, this album shows that Luke Combs is staying true to his roots, but it may feel a little repetitive for listeners that are looking for something new. While this album is not Combs’ best, it could appeal to a more sentimental audience.