Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Jan 25, 2013
    80
    My True Story sits right in the middle of it all, nostalgic but beautiful, distinctive but connected.
  2. Jan 22, 2013
    80
    What sets this collection of doo-wop and early rock era tunes apart from the jaded pack is Neville's peerless voice and crystal clear passion for the material.
  3. Mojo
    Jan 22, 2013
    80
    [An] engaging, likable, thoroughly listenable, and indeed, sing-along album. [Feb 2013, p.96]
  4. 80
    It's a virtually faultless set, with plenty of neat touches personalising familiar material.
  5. Neville almost levitates through doo-wop, soul and R&B standards.
  6. Mar 5, 2013
    70
    As an album, there is nothing Aaron Neville is offering in these remakes that would make anyone want to listen to his versions instead of the originals. Therefore the album falls flat, and comes across as a well executed, but arbitrary project, from a legend.
  7. Jan 25, 2013
    70
    Ultimately, My True Story is a smooth, mostly laid-back, and soulful recording by Neville.
  8. Jan 22, 2013
    70
    It's a tasteful genre exercise that employs old-fashioned conventions with strategic license.
  9. Jan 22, 2013
    70
    He shines brightest on the slower material.
  10. 70
    If [Keith] Richards' participation helps revitalize these sounds and sends newcomers searching out the first versions well, that's just a bonus to a thrilling project that combines Neville's stunning voice with classic melodies whose sentiments remain timeless.

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