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In These Silent Days
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Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

  • Summary: The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Lucius and was co-produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Variety
    Oct 1, 2021
    92
    Carlile effortlessly glides between octaves while, somehow, still sounding completely conversational — the everyday diva we didn’t know we needed until she showed up at the door. Fans of the singer-songwriter sensibilities of the 1970s will especially find a lot to love in the rich variety of material in “In These Silent Days,” which, under the expert co-production of Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings, certainly sounds analog-era, however it was recorded.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 30, 2021
    91
    Seven albums in, Carlile has long since proven herself constitutionally incapable of making a bad record. She's not about to start now.
  3. American Songwriter
    Oct 1, 2021
    90
    This is, in every way, a crowning affair, one that’s destined to be considered a high point in Carlile’s ever-expansive career. It’s little wonder then that In These Silent Days consistently speaks volumes.
  4. Glide Magazine
    Sep 30, 2021
    90
    It all adds to yet another triumph for this singular artist, a preeminent voice of our times whose command of vocal and musical dynamics is the perfect complement for both her straightforward and oft ambiguous lyrics.
  5. Spin
    Oct 1, 2021
    90
    The anticipated follow-up to her Grammy-winning masterstroke, 2018’s By The Way, I Forgive You, is once again magnificent — a triumphant patchwork of Americana, folk-rock, pop and soul anchored by yet another show-stopping centerpiece in “Right on Time,” the album’s towering lead single.
  6. PopMatters
    Oct 28, 2021
    90
    Carlile has been making high-quality music for years, and In These Silent Days adds to that legacy. The songwriting is so good throughout, and Cobb and Jennings’ production is spot-on. ... Regardless of genre, though, this record deserves recognition as being one of the year’s best.
  7. Uncut
    Sep 30, 2021
    70
    The songs are introspective, reflective and fretful. ... It's best moments are its quieter ones. [Nov 2021, p.26]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. DanielBarauna
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Perfect album. Brandi brought a current and modern work, talking about her deepest feelings.
    Indeed this album is the perfect continuation of    Perfect album. Brandi brought a current and modern work, talking about her deepest feelings.
    Indeed this album is the perfect continuation of By The Way, I Forgive You.    … Expand
  2. Davib
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    na minha humilde opinião, este álbum é, sem dúvidas, o melhor do ano até agora (adele vem aí). excelente trabalho.
  4. hausoflilluis
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    I still remember when I heard her work of 2018. Man, how not to forget such a piece of wonder, and that positive things are recovered fromI still remember when I heard her work of 2018. Man, how not to forget such a piece of wonder, and that positive things are recovered from pain. Now, she is cured. Yes. More than something personal, it's about sharing the various teachings ("Letter To The Past"), opening your heart for the good ones ("This Time Tomorrow") and the bad ones ("When You're Wrong"). There's a certain ecclesiastical quality not only with "Throwing Good After Bad", but with the entire album. A stairway to what can be the afterlife.

    fav tracks: "Righ on Time", "Broken Horses", "Letter To The Past", "You and Me On The Rock" & "Stay Gentle"
    KEY-TRACK: "Sinners, Saints and Fools"    … Expand
  5. evandosf
    Jan 12, 2023
    7
    It's clear that every song was thought as a proper piece of this project through its lyrics, instrumentation and time stomps but it's tooIt's clear that every song was thought as a proper piece of this project through its lyrics, instrumentation and time stomps but it's too mild, shallow and regular.… Expand
  6. rickterp
    Nov 16, 2021
    6
    I've been listening to and enjoying her music since her debut in 2005 and this is the most disappointed I've been with an album of hers.I've been listening to and enjoying her music since her debut in 2005 and this is the most disappointed I've been with an album of hers. Reading all the raves, I'm confused. I find her over the top quavering voice so affected and manipulative that it's hard to listen to. Glad the others are enjoying this, but count me out.… Expand
  7. lwtos
    Nov 2, 2021
    4
    Has some good moments but in overall i find it very stilted. The vocals are kinda too...

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