The Bright Side of Down
by John Gorka
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    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. Exclaim
    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. 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]
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  5. AllMusic
    Jun 11, 2014
    70
    Bright Side of Down should resonate with Gorka's fans and those of modern American folk music.

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