O' Be Joyful
by Shovels & Rope
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Mojo
    May 20, 2013
    80
    Their thrilling music rooted in old country with touches of blues and gospel can't help but remind you of Jack and Meg and Johnny and June. [Jun 2013, p.93]
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  2. Q Magazine
    May 13, 2013
    80
    All 11 tracks on the album jump, shout and twang the heartstrings, albeit with a knowing wink. [Jun 2013, p.105]
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    May 6, 2013
    80
    Their debut album is a delight, from the uncomplicated bluesy strut of Tickin' Bomb to the brass inflections on the knowingly tongue-in-cheek Hail Hail.
  5. Uncut
    Sep 13, 2012
    80
    Trent is as solid as an anvil in his straightman's role, while Hearst is a real firecracker. [Sep 2012, p.85]
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  6. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 13, 2012
    80
    O' Be Joyful would be their resulting--and across-the-board winning--entrée to celebrity chefdom.
  7. Filter
    Sep 13, 2012
    76
    Their new record O' Be Joyful is a delightful combination of knee-slapping, bordering-on-gospel folk tracks and bluesy guitar-driven rock.
  8. The Guardian
    May 6, 2013
    60
    There's nothing here that we haven't heard many times before, but for many that will be the heart of their appeal.
  9. NOW Magazine
    Sep 13, 2012
    60
    Most of the songs, including the strong opening track, concern the duo's history as a couple and a band.

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