** Diamond Rio, “Love a Little Stronger,”...
** Diamond Rio, “Love a Little Stronger,” Arista. What’s the difference between Diamond Rio and the Cowardly Lion? The Cowardly Lion knew his heart was missing. The most interesting cut is “Appalachian Dream,” a scenically winding instrumental. When it comes to songs with lyrics, any glimmers of honest expression are quickly extinguished by the surrounding emotional vacuum.
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