Fireflies
by Faith Hill
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Perfectly likable and pleasant.
  2. Rolling Stone
    40
    As blandly charming as Hill's all-American drawl. [11 Aug 2005, p.74]
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Alterna-folkie Lori McKenna's contributions save Hill from schlock overdose. [5 Aug 2005, p.65]
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  5. Slant Magazine
    0
    Fireflies is flat-out terrible, the end-all be-all example of how the major labels on music row have diluted the soul out of an entire genre of vital popular music.
  6. The New York Times
    60
    Marks her rededication to country music and culture. [8 Aug 2005]
  7. Blender
    60
    Fireflies' best songs are varied-tempo singalongs--this isn't hardcore but anthemic country. [Oct 2005, p.138]
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  8. Billboard
    90
    Hill lets her vocal gifts soar on an outstanding group of songs. [7 Aug 2005]
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  9. Los Angeles Times
    63
    Too much of the 14-track album is sabotaged by corny or clichéd rhymes and images. [31 Jul 2005]
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  10. Stylus Magazine
    50
    God love her, but Faith and her handlers just can’t seem to tell the difference between good and bad songs.
  11. E! Online
    83
    The singer doesn't disappoint here, wringing out every strand of emotion in songs such as "Mississippi Girl," a strong return to her country roots.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 35
  3. Negative: 7 out of 35
  1. AaronL
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    Another amazing album... from an amazing singer.. Fun songs mixed with more serious ones gives this an awesome balance... I will surely be Another amazing album... from an amazing singer.. Fun songs mixed with more serious ones gives this an awesome balance... I will surely be listening to this for a LONG time to come!!...… Full Review »
  2. MattJ
    Jul 29, 2006
    0
    When I ran across that "album" in the Electronics Department(1st CD Section), I looked blank. She's stupid, disgracing, talentless and When I ran across that "album" in the Electronics Department(1st CD Section), I looked blank. She's stupid, disgracing, talentless and ugly! Here's a fair warning: Do not buy this "album"!… Full Review »
  3. YOMOMMA
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    As you can see, it pretty much is a 7-10 or a 0 in these reviews. Ones that rated '0' are truly sad. They have not listened to it. As you can see, it pretty much is a 7-10 or a 0 in these reviews. Ones that rated '0' are truly sad. They have not listened to it. They just go around and rate things they don't know...sad. Haters. This is truly amazing. I think it is the best album yet...… Full Review »
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