Turns out the orb is too "timid" to Rock out.

A couple of nights ago, I caught Carrie Underwood on David Letterman where she performed her current single, "Good Girl." The song is definately more on the "rock" sounding side than on the country side. Now that would explain why I'm reading on country chart forums that the single seems to be struggling somewhat to get to the top of the country chart. The song though seems to be selling rather briskly...having already sold into the 600k range.
  About a year ago, I was speculating that orb MAY go the heavier "rock" sound for his next album...seeing how his last album clearly did not sell very well. He WAS definitely in need of going a different route for his next album. And based on his rather HEAVY list of old "80's hit" covers on his tour last year...from macca to AC/DC to Tom Petty...and his obvious tendency to "lift" riffs and even lyrics from old 70's and 80's songs...I figured he would go that route. Seems that would NOT be the way orb will go. Already the orb has let it out that he intends to rehash his rehab stint from 2006. But also, more so what tips orb's intention was the release of his current single, "For You." Originally recorded for the film "Act of Valor" end credits...the song was definitely NOT a county song...and more of an ode to 80's pop. Well, the song along with the soundtrack to the film was released on itunes back in Feb...AND did not sell very well. I think it only sold about 15,000 it's first week. And surely, those weak sales prompted orb to "re-record" the song and release it officially to radio as his next single. Seeing how orb is a selling DUD...country radio is the ONLY place orb can "buy" himself a #1 song...BUT...before releasing the song to radio...orb, as I mentioned previously, re-recorded the song to give it a more "country" sound...as the original song was more "pop"...and orb clearly needs SOMETHING to succeed! So, the orb is in a bind...and he's obviously TOO timid to try and "rock out" and be "springsteen!" For it is also clear...orb's past attempts at crossover appeal has failed. He will stick to the country chart and desperately try to regain some very lost traction. But of course, I dont think he will find that redemption...NOT even in country...where his fans are already forsaking him and his music. Getting another radio #1 MAY keep him in the news ticker...and on the country websites...BUT it will definitely NOT save his career!