The Coast Is Clear

The platinum-selling Tracy Lawrence has always seemed more concerned with scoring big radio hits than cutting a distinctive path. On The Coast is Clear, however, he mixes a fine program of driving, contemporary country with the traditional sound of his Arkansas youth. Lawrence must know that his bluegrassy ”As Lonesome as It Gets” won’t set well with the tight Wrangler crowd, but with a delivery this keening, it’s obviously close to his heart.