Natural Forces
by Lyle Lovett
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Paste Magazine
    83
    Far more than just a curator and tasteful interpreter of others’ material, Lovett once again proves he can stand alongside the finest storytellers.
  2. AllMusic
    80
    As before, Lyle gravitates toward gentle, moody songs, with Tommy Elskes' slyly sarcastic blues, 'Bohemia,' being the liveliest of the bunch, opting to give Natural Forces some humor and tempo through his originals.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    67
    Natural Forces sits comfortably next to early Lovett efforts like Pontiac--jovial, artful, and packed with deep Texas roots.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The cover tunes--written by the likes of Townes Van Zandt, David Ball, and Vince Bell--are lovely and haunting. At the same time, you may wish Lovett hadn't left all the lyrical heavy lifting to his Lone Star compatriots.
  6. Boston Globe
    80
    If you like the country side of Lovett, which is how he started in the ’80s, you’ll love this record.

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  1. CornfieldCub
    Oct 28, 2010
    9
    Only a nine because there are few tens out there! Lyle has a full pantry and likes it that way. This effort supports his true form and whatOnly a nine because there are few tens out there! Lyle has a full pantry and likes it that way. This effort supports his true form and what he believes in. Entertaining and well done. All true fans will rate this as one of his best and the casual observer will not be disappointed either. Kudos Cowboy!… Full Review »