Getting Over the Storm
by UB40
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Mojo
    Sep 19, 2013
    60
    They're doing nothing radical, but the band, now in their 35th year of playing together, are tight and the results pleasing. [Oct 2013, p.96]
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  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Sep 3, 2013
    60
    It all hangs together quite nicely if, as ever, rather uninvolvingly.
  3. Uncut
    Aug 30, 2013
    60
    For the most part it works, the innate simplicity of the originals lending itself to makeovers, although country purists are advised to steer clear. [Oct 2013, p.77]
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  5. Exclaim
    Aug 30, 2013
    60
    Songs like "How Will I Get Through This One," "If You Ever Have Forever In Mind" and "I'm Pretty Sure That's What's Killing Me" are good, but not in a "tour de force, let's re-introduce the band to a whole new generation with some familiar, but next level stuff"-type of way.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Aug 30, 2013
    60
    The dabbling with country music overall, however, is rather hit and miss and the distinct lack of variation over several tracks won’t help sell this album in large quantities. There is enough here though to satisfy those die-hard fans.
  7. Q Magazine
    Aug 30, 2013
    40
    Reggae has always plundered country for songs of love and heartbreak. Though seldom with such limp indifference. [Sep 2013, p.109]
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User Score
3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. cheesycheese
    Sep 4, 2013
    2
    Some bands do a good job of busting out of their genre to record completely different music, but UB40 is not one of them. A reggae band doingSome bands do a good job of busting out of their genre to record completely different music, but UB40 is not one of them. A reggae band doing country simply does not work. Avoid… Full Review »
  2. Aloxb3
    Jul 3, 2017
    9
    I liked! I don't knew this band and it was a while ago that I don't hear anything different. Listening to this album brought me a nostalgia,I liked! I don't knew this band and it was a while ago that I don't hear anything different. Listening to this album brought me a nostalgia, it may seem a little exaggerated, but it reminded me of Disney's productions when they focus on Africa or any kind of plot that involves something tribal. For sure this band gonna be present in my playlist.… Full Review »
  3. hamsteraggae
    Sep 20, 2013
    2
    This is a failure for a die hard fan like me. The album has lost the authentic grooves, its more on the country music concept than raggaeThis is a failure for a die hard fan like me. The album has lost the authentic grooves, its more on the country music concept than raggae music. So disappointing that they themselves didnt realise that UB40 is pure raggae band not 'Country Mixed Raggae' band. I know its a tribute to country music but the hypnotic raggae sound is gone. The album should be rename as "Getting Over The Country Raggae Sound".… Full Review »
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