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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: The full-length release from the country duo of Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye was produced by Dann Huff and Aaron Scherz.
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Baby blue staring in the window pane Just counting drops of rain Wondering if she's got the guts to take it Running down her dreams in a dirty... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Aug 26, 2015
    90
    An album that embodies all the complex contradictions and unfettered optimism of modern country-pop in 2015.
  2. Aug 26, 2015
    80
    Unlike those of many of their contemporaries, this album isn't offering much faux hard-won wisdom, and there's no late-night barstool proselytizing to speak of. Instead, Start Here channels the naïve wonder, genuine openness, and hopeful abandon of post-adolescence.
  3. Aug 26, 2015
    80
    The younger act strikes a posture of ­winsome self-assurance across these 11 tracks.
  4. Aug 26, 2015
    70
    Start Here does a great job of cataloging the highs and lows of early milestones: first kisses, first breakups, leaving home for the first time.
  5. Sep 9, 2015
    70
    They mainly settle into a sound and focus on harmonies, on unsurprising but carefully designed songs they can saturate with emotion.
  6. Aug 28, 2015
    70
    Even when the sentiments are more traditional, though, Maddie & Tae sound tough-minded and stout-hearted.
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  1. Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Absolutely incredible debut, especially for a youthful duo. The songs are packed with energy, integrity, and passion. The production is a plusAbsolutely incredible debut, especially for a youthful duo. The songs are packed with energy, integrity, and passion. The production is a plus as well. Not a single song disappoints. Maddie & Tae are ready to take country by storm. Expand