RaeLynn: Me (Valory Music Group) After immediately getting the frustrating “God Made Girls” out of the way, the Meghan Trainor of country reveals herself to be worse than her concepts. “Kissin’ Frogs” is typical but harmless, while “Boyfriend,” about wanting yours, is solid. Even “Careless,” in which she gives an uncertain man an ultimatum, is refreshing in how it presents her as powerful and in control. But even if she sang a Brandy Clark song, it would still be her singing it. It’s reassuring to know that the problems with “God Made Girls” weren’t limited to its seeming desire to reverse the progress made by recent country feminists. Raelynn’s personality is simply too clean to be engaging, and the production is too banal to elevate her beyond it. After three decent songs undercut by her performance, she closes with “Better Do It,” the “Title” to “God Made Girls”’ “All About That Bass.” C
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