Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
by Sturgill Simpson
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Jun 11, 2014
    60
    These nine songs are dusty and determined, stoic ruminations on hard luck and happenstance.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Taruine
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    This is what country is supposed to sound like, not the country rap or pop country **** that proliferates today. It's sad that a genre onceThis is what country is supposed to sound like, not the country rap or pop country **** that proliferates today. It's sad that a genre once full of soul has devolved into what we hear on the radio.… Full Review »
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    Sturgils deep baritone feels matured and classic out of place. It's charm in all of the collection of songs on this phenomenal album. DespiteSturgils deep baritone feels matured and classic out of place. It's charm in all of the collection of songs on this phenomenal album. Despite the lack of a narrative an atmosphere binds them together. The higligh " the promise" a once in a career achievement renders heartbreak to its essentials:broken promises and hearts. It's so frank it's surprising it's only a cover. Bound to be a staple in country music… Full Review »
  3. hopstar
    Jul 14, 2014
    8
    As great as these songs are, it is an injustice not to hear them live to get the true depth and energy of these songs. The lyrical feel andAs great as these songs are, it is an injustice not to hear them live to get the true depth and energy of these songs. The lyrical feel and attitude beat anything coming out in punk/rock today. Sturgill is going to be around for a long time!… Full Review »
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