The Bright Mississippi
by Allen Toussaint
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2009
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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#33 Best Album of 2009

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    90
    Upon the first listen, The Bright Mississippi merely seems like a joyous good time, but subsequent spins focus attention on just how rich and multi-layered this wonderful music is.
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  2. Billboard
    90
    The inspiring combination lifts the album far beyond tribute material into sonic territory all its own.
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  3. Dusted Magazine
    90
    The applause will only grow louder with the release of The Bright Mississippi. It’s quite simply one of the best albums we’ll hear in 2009.
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