Terri's 2000 album Fearless proved her capable of artistry on a level deeper than her novelty-tinged radio hits sometimes suggest—but that album was a commercial disappointment, and she's been backing away from its more intimate approach ever since. That process continues on her sixth effort, a radio-ready collection that's never less than pleasant but never terribly compelling, either. Playing it so safe keeps Life Goes On out of the ditch—none of these 12 tracks are really bad—but likewise keeps it from ever truly taking flight. &nbsp —Chris Neal