Start Here
by Maddie & Tae
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Aug 26, 2015
    90
    An album that embodies all the complex contradictions and unfettered optimism of modern country-pop in 2015.
  2. Billboard.com
    Aug 26, 2015
    80
    The younger act strikes a posture of ­winsome self-assurance across these 11 tracks.
  3. Exclaim
    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.
  5. PopMatters
    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. Rolling Stone
    Aug 28, 2015
    70
    Even when the sentiments are more traditional, though, Maddie & Tae sound tough-minded and stout-hearted.
  7. Spin
    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.

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. musicintheair
    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.… Full Review »
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