Matriarch Of The Blues
by Etta James
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Vibe
    70
    Though not as raw as the original versions, due mainly to the sometimes overly polished production of her sons Donto James and Sametto James, Etta's raw voice alone helps to retain the melancholy moods of these tales of lost love, strife, and movin' on.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Her voice isn't quite the nasty snarl it once was, but the attitude remains. [1/5/2001, p.70]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    A solid return to roots, Matriarch of the Blues finds Etta James reclaiming her throne -- and defying anyone to knock her off it.

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