Out of all of
Juice Newton's albums,
Old Flame has the strongest country roots and influences.
Newton is still equally informed by rock and pop -- after all, she doesn't sing hardcore honky tonk on the album, she sings somewhat roots country pop . However,
Old Flame proves that she can perform this material with conviction. Most of the production on the record is too slick and indicative of its time, but the singles -- as well as
Newton's singing -- remain effective.
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Thom Owens, Rovi