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  • Summary: The 14th release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Rob Grenadekand features guest appearances from Eliza Gilkyson, Michael Johnson, Lucy Kaplansky, and Claudia Schmidt.
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  • Record Label: Red House Records
  • Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Folk
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. Jun 11, 2014
    80
    Chock full of affirmation and illumination, Bright Side of Down is just the perfect pick-me-up for these frequently turbulent times.
  2. Jun 11, 2014
    80
    Bright Side of Down is everything a folk recording should be, with thoughtful lyrics nestled into well-crafted songs and simple arrangements that put the song first.
  3. Jun 11, 2014
    70
    Bright Side of Down should resonate with Gorka's fans and those of modern American folk music.
  4. Uncut
    Jun 11, 2014
    70
    A subtly lyrical and perennially thoughtful writer, Minnesotan Gorka is both stellar and predictable on this, his 14th album. [Apr 2014, p.76]