Be As You Are (Songs From An Old Blue Chair)
by Kenny Chesney
  • Record Label: BNA
  • Release Date: Jan 25, 2005
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    80
    To Chesney's credit, he's as appealing on this set of relaxed tunes as he was on its gleaming, ultra-modern predecessor, and taken together, they are strong proof that he's one of best singers and songwriters working in contemporary country music in the mid-'00s.
  2. The New York Times
    70
    The new album, "Be as You Are", is the most laid-back of Mr. Chesney's career, and one of the most appealing. [24 Jan 2005]
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  3. Blender
    80
    The tone of these literate tunes remains as light as Chesney's singing of them stays soulful. [Mar 2005, p.136]
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  5. Stylus Magazine
    67
    If he cut the middle out and made it an EP, Kenny Chesney’s Be As You Are would be a classic.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. alexsupertramp
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    kenny is making his claim for the next Buffet - and a damn fine one at that ... hopefully he decides to continue the trend - perfect island kenny is making his claim for the next Buffet - and a damn fine one at that ... hopefully he decides to continue the trend - perfect island groove and drinking companion.....… Full Review »
  2. donnat
    Apr 5, 2005
    10
    i feel like he was in my head when he wrote this album.
  3. Kristine
    Apr 5, 2005
    10
    I've been a fan for a few years now, and I think this is his best. Because is says so much about Kenny. I love the islands and the I've been a fan for a few years now, and I think this is his best. Because is says so much about Kenny. I love the islands and the rhythm and Kenny captures it so well and he is growing and will become a music icon of the 21st century as Buffet was to the 20th century. I think since he has been going to the islands he has really found himself and is true to himself, which is proof through his success and his rising popularity in jus the past 2 years. Keep on jammin' Kenny.… Full Review »
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