John Michael Montgomery
's fourth album,
What I Do the Best
, doesn't tamper with his hitmaking blueprint at all. Essentially, it follows the same pattern as its three predecessor, relying equally on heart-tugging
ballads
and clean, up-tempo neo-
honky tonk
and
country-rock
. Occasionally, the material is below par and
Montgomery
's delivery doesn't quite save the weaker songs, yet the best moments of
are among his greatest, blending well-written songs with crisp production and assured singing. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine