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Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth studio album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Mark Bright.
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  • Record Label: Arista
  • Genre(s): Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary, Pop/Rock, Pop Idol, Contemporary Country
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Blown Away
Dry lightning cracks across the skies Those storm clouds gather in her eyes Her daddy was a mean old mister Mama was an angel in the ground The... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Billboard.com
    May 1, 2012
    89
    In an already impressive, multi-platinum career, Blown Away is a landmark achievement.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    May 2, 2012
    83
    When she's a good girl, she's very good--but Bad Carrie just sounds better.
  3. Country Weekly
    May 10, 2012
    80
    This is easily Carrie's most well-rounded and confident work to date.
  4. The New York Times
    Apr 30, 2012
    70
    While the album starts bold and mechanically impressive, it gets progressively quieter over the course of its first half, as if she were taking a break from fire-breathing... [Yet] relaxation is not her milieu.
  5. The Guardian
    Jun 14, 2012
    60
    However predictable the package, there's fun to be had in these tales of bad dads, cheating husbands and cold, cold hearts, and Underwood delivers them with sweet purposefulness.
  6. Boston Globe
    May 1, 2012
    60
    This is nebulous pop music dressed up in country fringe, zoomed out so far that Underwood never nails anything in particular.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    May 1, 2012
    50
    Mostly, though, Blown Away finds her using her remarkable voice to deliver feel-good bromides.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. trivo011993
    May 5, 2012
    10
    Even though I wish there would be more "dark" materials on the album like she promised, as a stand-alone album, Blown Away is an astoundingEven though I wish there would be more "dark" materials on the album like she promised, as a stand-alone album, Blown Away is an astounding collection of fun, sweet, dramatic, sad and thoughtful songs. Unlike the previous albums, Carrie takes you on a ride to different places; every song feels important and thoughtfully planned out. Recommended tracks: Wine After Whiskey, Good in Goodbye, Good Girl, Two Black Cadillacs, Thank God for Hometown, One Way Ticket, Cupid's Got a Shotgun.… Expand
  2. brandonharris
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Carrie always knows how to win over the hearts of country fans without even having to try. This album is definitely one of those. She gives aCarrie always knows how to win over the hearts of country fans without even having to try. This album is definitely one of those. She gives a very dark and edgy twist to this album, in which she stated the record would be dark and twisted. There are a few light-hearted songs, which mean all the more wonderful!… Expand
  4. noahmanning14
    Nov 24, 2016
    10
    As with her previous albums Carrie Underwood does amazing on Blown Away. The name of the album is Blown Away and that's exactly what is doesAs with her previous albums Carrie Underwood does amazing on Blown Away. The name of the album is Blown Away and that's exactly what is does to blows you away. As always her vocals are just amazing. An she does amazing on the tracks See you Again, Thank God for Hometowns, Blown Away, Two Black Cadillacs, and Cupid 's got a Shotgun.… Expand
  5. popocole
    May 14, 2012
    9
    This album is full of hits....country music seems to be one of the few places left that the album format is still surviving. And here itThis album is full of hits....country music seems to be one of the few places left that the album format is still surviving. And here it lives up to the old standards. Great songs to sing along with, powerful use of her amazing voice.… Expand
  6. AlexE345
    Jan 12, 2020
    9
    Blown Away offers some of Carrie Underwood’s best vocals on the album highlights, such as “Blown Away” and “Wine After Whiskey”
  7. ManilaCritic
    Jun 27, 2012
    8
    This album is a great country album. Carrie never disappoints when is comes to delivering good country music. She is really one of the fewThis album is a great country album. Carrie never disappoints when is comes to delivering good country music. She is really one of the few female country artists who makes the country world interesting.… Expand
  8. djterrible
    Dec 23, 2016
    0
    My brain cells are "blown away" from my head after prolonged listenings of this music selection. I follow the hawk, Carrie is a good ChristianMy brain cells are "blown away" from my head after prolonged listenings of this music selection. I follow the hawk, Carrie is a good Christian girl that advocates murdering someone that did you wrong. But that's okay, because she is not a rapper.… Expand

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