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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Magnet
    Oct 16, 2015
    80
    Holdin' The Bag pleases the punks and suppresses the alt-country garage rockers alike. [No. 125, p.61]
  2. 80
    Both respectful to rustic tradition while energizing and expanding it, the Supersuckers semi-humorously declare themselves “the greatest rock and roll band in the world.” And, even in their less forceful country guise as here, few would dispute that claim.
  3. Oct 16, 2015
    70
    It sounds street smart and thoughtful as it acknowledges past glories and the slowly narrowing road that lies ahead.
  4. Oct 16, 2015
    70
    Rather than tossing out a series of tears in your beer ballads and then wallowing in self-pity, Spaghetti and company come out swinging with their usual spit and sass.
  5. Feb 26, 2016
    60
    The follow-up to 2014’s Get To Hell sees the band further exploring the country element which has always underpinned their music, resulting in a compelling set which effortlessly tramples many of the more buffed-up new bands pulling from the same well.
  6. Kerrang!
    Feb 3, 2016
    60
    This is a decent redneck honk that could earn them some new friends while they're away. [23 Jan 2016, p.53]
  7. 60
    It’s all great if you’re willing to strap on some cowboy boots and hop on the nearest hayride, but hardcore rockers are gonna wanna sit this one out.
  8. Nov 18, 2015
    60
    There’s a cover of Billy Joe Shaver’s “Georgia on a Fast Train” tacked onto the record (only available on the limited edition CD and LP) that doesn’t quite do justice to the classic, but there are still more than enough bar room sing-alongs on Holdin’ the Bag to make the album worth it.

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