Magic Mountain
by Black Stone Cherry
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Kerrang!
    Dec 23, 2014
    80
    The album is far heavier, rawer and rootsier than its predecessor. [3 May 2014, p.52]
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  2. AllMusic
    Dec 23, 2014
    70
    Clunkers aside, Magic Mountain comes closer than any previous offering in providing the kind of excitement Black Stone Cherry generate live, and showcases their most refined songwriting to date.
  3. Revolver
    Dec 23, 2014
    70
    Raucous and honest, this album rocks with their trademark down-home stoner swagger.
  5. Rock Sound
    Dec 23, 2014
    70
    e – BSC are at their best with a sledgehammer riff and Magic Mountain is full of them.

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  1. Investigator
    Sep 23, 2016
    6
    While still feeling like a it of a backward step for the band in terms of content, Magic Mountain does have its moments; in the form of aWhile still feeling like a it of a backward step for the band in terms of content, Magic Mountain does have its moments; in the form of a compelling opener (''Holding On To Letting Go'), a good closer ('Remember Me') and one of their strongest tracks to date ('Me and Mary Jane'). Not their best work, but nonetheless still good to listen to.
    Verdict: B    … Full Review »