The title of Rascal Flatts’ newest album is a bit of an oxymoron — musically, in fact, not much has changed for the band. On its eighth studio offering, Rascal Flatts traverses a well-worn path of radio-ready country pop crossover. However, this doesn’t make the album any less appealing than its predecessors.

Over the past couple of albums, Rascal Flatts has skillfully crafted an instantly recognizable and popular sound, blending lead singer Gary LeVox’s powerful vocals with poignant country ballads as well as harmlessly enjoyable and buoyant down-South songs that are perfect for summer. This is the formula the band chooses to stick with on “Changed,” and while it may be well-worn, it works.

Indeed, the band proves extremely adept at providing variety on the album, alternating deftly between ballads filled with the emotional power of LeVox and upbeat, boisterous anthems complete with meandering guitars and perfectly appealing choruses. Although “Changed” may lean a little bit more in the slower and poignant direction (see the uplifting title track), the real winner of the album is the second track, fast-paced and catchy “Banjo.” The rollicking tune is filled with, you guessed it, frenzied banjo, soulful guitar and an irresistible chorus that will become your new guilty pleasure to sing along to. If you are looking for the perfect driving song for this summer, look no further. But that doesn’t mean that Rascal Flatts doesn’t excel at its slower songs too; “A Little Home” is a touching refrain on homesickness—perfect for college students longing for their families and their own beds.

While it’s true that there is little evidence of any emotional or musical growth on this album, it’s sleekly produced and will obviously continue to appeal to current Rascal Flatts devotees. It may not make any converts out of doubters, but with such a large pre-existing fan base, the band made a smart move by sticking with what works on “Changed.”