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- Summary: The legendary country starlet releases an album of all-new studio material.
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- Record Label: Dolly Records
- Genre(s): Country, Contemporary Country, Country-Pop
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Positive: 11 out of 19
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Mixed: 8 out of 19
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Negative: 0 out of 19
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Jun 24, 2011In the midst of hard economic times, the positive anthems that fill Better Day - all new material, no covers - come off as brilliant strategy, with some equally brilliant vocal performances.
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Jul 5, 2011Better Day is among her most stridently upbeat albums, a feisty antidote to uncertain times.
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Dec 9, 2011Parton has never sounded fresher or more spirited, and with "Somebody's Missing You" in particular, she shows she still knows how to write a timeless song.
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Jul 21, 2011Her daydreaming music doesn't have that much of a tolerance for daydreamers, actually. This is humanist, open-arms songwriting with a get-to-work-everybody mentality.
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MojoSep 8, 2011Dolly steps up as America's cheerleader, to help fight the recession blues. [Oct 2011, p.100]
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Aug 22, 2011Dolly has invited you to her hoe-down, and it would be churlish to refuse. Just remember to leave your brain at the barn door.
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Jun 30, 2011Best are her vocals – as strong, clear and distinct as ever – and the energy she infuses into the songs. If she's grown tired of her shtick, you'd never guess it.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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