The Breaker
by Little Big Town
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 2017
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. TheKritikonCo
    May 27, 2017
    6
    John - This was almost a great album, and it almost had some excellent songs on. However, there was always something holding those songs back; Lost In California went on for too long, Rollin' had very strong verses but a messy chorus, and Drivin' Around had the opposite. And then we had Beat Up Bible and When Someone Stops Loving You, which needn't have been included at all. Those and theJohn - This was almost a great album, and it almost had some excellent songs on. However, there was always something holding those songs back; Lost In California went on for too long, Rollin' had very strong verses but a messy chorus, and Drivin' Around had the opposite. And then we had Beat Up Bible and When Someone Stops Loving You, which needn't have been included at all. Those and the other slower tempo tracks all seemed to be bunched up at the end of the record as well, which just gave the feeling that it was starting to drag in my opinion.I will be listening to some of these again, which is saying something as I'm not a massive fan of country music, purely for the chilled and summery atmosphere, and the at times beautifully poetic lyrics. Also, probably the most varied album we've reviewed thus far, which is a breath of fresh air. On the whole, a frustrating effort from Little Big Town, which could have been a lot better it is. But having said that, I very much enjoyed listening, and I'll certainly be keeping an eye on them and their future releases.

    Tilly - I've always been a pretty big fan of Little Big Town's singles, but have never felt the urge to go and listen to a full album as I didn't know if it might feel as if you were listening to the same song over and over again. However, it came as quite a shock to discover that this is the most varied album Kritikon has reviewed so far. Of course there are the typical country music songs such as Beat Up Bible, which not being religious myself, kind of felt like a waste of an album track despite the well written lyrics, and perhaps When Someone Stops Loving You as well. For the most part though, each track felt insanely different to the last, and of course being a group that shares vocal time, you never get tired of their voices. Overall, The Breaker is an album packed with beautiful lyrics, amazing harmonies and catchy hooks, and I'll eagerly delve into the rest of their discography after listening to it.    … Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Paste Magazine
    Feb 24, 2017
    77
    For as much fun as Wanderlust often was, the sound of The Breaker is really the band’s wheelhouse.
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  2. AllMusic
    Feb 24, 2017
    80
    Little Big Town cherish the gentler moments, and this ease with sensitivity turns The Breaker into something of a quiet triumph: it's intended as a balm, and it succeeds.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 24, 2017
    91
    Although the rest of The Breaker may not be blessed with the T-Swizzle magic, there are some more strong contenders for your next breakup playlist.
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