So, it’s taken me almost a week to listen to (and review) Blown Away by Carrie Underwood.  I really liked it, and overall, it’s a pretty good album.  There were a few songs that reminded me of previous songs she’s done, but I was also surprised by some of the songs on the album.  Here’s my song-by-song breakdown.

1. Good Girl- I like the song, but it’s really starting to remind me of songs like Cowboy Casanova.
2. Blown Away- I love it, but I was surprised by how dark it is.  At least for Underwood.
3. 2 Black Cadillacs- It’s another song I like, and like Blown Away, it sounded dark for Underwood.
4. See You Again- Underwood is back on familiar ground with this hopeful song.  I liked it, but it was just okay.  If that makes sense.
5. Do You Think About Me- I like it, and it’s a very sweet song.
6. Forever Changed- I thought it was just okay.  It one of my least favorite songs on the album.
7. Nobody Ever Told You- It’s another very inspirational song but it’s my least favorite song on the entire album.
8. One Way Ticket- As much as I love a lot of Underwood’s songs, it is nice to hear one that’s not about love, revenge or something inspirational.  It had an islandy/beachy feel too, but it was just okay.
9. Thank God For Hometowns- I really like this song, and I really felt that she hasn’t forgotten where she’s come from.  Plus, I always felt that of all the people on American Idol, she’s the one who seems to be the most appreciative of her time on the show.
10. Good In Goodbye- I like it, but I don’t have any other thoughts on the song.
11. Leave Love Alone- I like it and had a blues kind of feel to it.  Definitely different!
12. Cupid’s Got A Shotgun- Here’s another song I like, but it reminded of songs like Before He Cheats.
13. Wine After Whiskey- It’s a good song, and I like it, but it doesn’t stand out.
14. Who Are You- Like Wine After Whiskey, it’s a good song, but doesn’t stand out.  Then again, I wasn’t really paying attention to the last couple songs, so I may have to listen to them again.

I do have a few more thoughts on Blown Away.  Some of the songs reminded me of other songs she’s done, which I’ve noted appropriately.  Overall, there were her usual themes of hope and love and broken hearts, but there were a few songs that broke away from that.  It was nice to see her branch out a little, and do something slightly different.

I definitely recommend it, but if you have to get one or two songs, I’d go with Blown Away and 2 Black Cadillacs.