• Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2018
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 36
  2. Negative: 4 out of 36
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  1. Apr 29, 2019
    8
    A somewhat nostalgic and dark album, Brandi Carlile's project reflects USA's political climate. Exploring other subjects such as motherhood and forgiveness, the singer encourages everyone to let behind our ghosts of the past so that we can continue moving forward to the future.
    Standout tracks: The Joke, Hold Out Your Hand, Most Of All, Harder To Forgive.
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81

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Oct 5, 2018
    89
    Empathetic and hopeful, By the Way rivals breakout The Story as Carlile's best.
  2. Mar 30, 2018
    90
    It’s rare that a performer who’s inherently this capable of registering so much heart and soul can be such a cool cucumber when she wants to. Her lyrical and vocal reserve on so many of the tracks gives the moments of pure emotion that much more impact when they come.
  3. Mar 6, 2018
    89
    Brandi Carlile has always aimed high. On By the Way, I Forgive You, she aims higher than ever before, this time with her best songs and exquisite production on her side.