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  • Summary: As befits the title of the album, the theme of family runs through the latest album for Shooter Jennings, who also produced the country release.
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  • Record Label: Entertainment One Music
  • Genre(s): Country, Alt-Country, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Roots Rock, Contemporary Country
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  1. Mar 22, 2012
    80
    It's obvious he's grown and matured as both a songwriter and a producer, and this is the finest moment in his catalog thus far.
  2. Mar 20, 2012
    80
    Lyrically and musically, the songs stream effortlessly from accessible to intricate, creating an estimable country album with a steady undercurrent of blues and rock.
  3. Mar 20, 2012
    80
    While Waylon's shadow will remain a constant companion, the younger Jennings continues to prove that he's a great shot in his own right.
  4. Mar 20, 2012
    75
    Other textures are so skillfully woven in that it's not till the record's last moment that we see all that could've been.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 20, 2012
    75
    A rowdy, heartfelt country disc that would've made his late father, Waylon, proud. [16 mar 2012, p.69]
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  1. Apr 3, 2012
    6
    Shooter Jennings on "Family Man" puts forward ten compositions belonging mainly to the country style. Mainly, because we also find a link toShooter Jennings on "Family Man" puts forward ten compositions belonging mainly to the country style. Mainly, because we also find a link to the folk in "The Deed And The Dollar", "The Black Dog" or americana "The Family Tree". Tracks holding level in terms of composition, and most importantly album is a good listen. Expand