The Chicks are still angry about the ridiculous reactionary backlash & it shows in almost every track on their new effort. In particular, “Not Ready to Make Nice” and the furiously unrepentant “Lubbock or Leave It” show that these women are saddened but standing firm. Because of this, it’s not exactly a rollicking good-time album, although the closing track, the gospel-infused “I Hope”, ends it on an optimistic note. A thoughtful, thought-provoking disc from some of the best voices in contemporary country music.