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10.0
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10.0 |
The Guardian
Another big shift in direction for Simpson, with anime visuals, glam rock, disco and grunge ornamenting never-more-country lyrics: it’s extraordinary
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9.0
113891
9.0 |
Exclaim
Simpson is at the wheel, his Teflon tough voice, high torque guitar playing, and vivid lyrics steadying this thrilling journey through a world on the brink, and ensuring the wheels never come off, which would surely happen with a lesser artist in the driver's seat
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Independent
Simpson’s fourth studio album drives away from country and right into rock’n’roll
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8.0
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8.0 |
Mojo
The album's schizoid ruse is neatly summed-up by Make Art Not Friends, which makes its wondrous metamorphosis from lithe dance track to all-American rocker in just under six minutes. Print edition only
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8.0
113873
8.0 |
Uncut
The fizzy psych-funk of "A Good Luck" and "Sing Along" ramp up the atmosphere in grand style, matched by Simpson's fabulous baritone, through best of all is the monstrous "Fastest Horse In Town". Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
Q
This is the sound of a man doing exactly what he wants, rather than what everyone expects and it's totally compelling. Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Rock, riffs, and rage
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7.5
114078
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Let’s argue about whether or not Sturgill Simpson is country. Actually, let’s not
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7.2
113894
7.2 |
Pitchfork
The fourth album from the country outlaw is another left-turn with synth-rock at its scuzziest, boogie-rock at its cheesiest, all held together by Simpson’s fearless songwriting
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7.0
113965
7.0 |
No Ripcord
The tightest tunes here tend to be the mid-tempo ones, or the ones with the cleanest production
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7.0
114076
7.0 |
Under The Radar
Fortunately, the handful of spots where Simpson comes up with some fresh musical ideas help to buoy the vitriol spewed over the rest of the album's course
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7.0
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7.0 |
Rolling Stone
The country iconoclast is at his best when he lets his guitar do the talking on this self-referential set
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7.0
113867
7.0 |
American Songwriter
It’s an understatement to say the album’s audacious tone and approach will take some getting used to for Americana fans. But those with open minds and an affinity for ’80s sounds should warm up to this unanticipated, intense but generally enticing music
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6.5
113868
6.5 |
Paste Magazine
On its own, the album is loud, sometimes cranky and also the least essential entry in Simpson’s catalog so far
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6.0
113869
6.0 |
All Music
The Americana maverick cranks up the amplifiers and noise on this soundtrack to his anime film
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6.0
113875
6.0 |
The Observer
Throughout, a commitment to heartfelt songcraft remains the most “country” thing about Sound & Fury
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