Thirty Miles West
by Alan Jackson
  • Record Label: EMI
  • Release Date: Jun 5, 2012
Metascore
75

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. AllMusic
    Jun 6, 2012
    80
    It's an album only an old pro could make and it's one of the best this ever-reliable singer has ever done.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Jun 6, 2012
    75
    He sticks with what works, but never sounds as if he's simply exploiting a formula.
  3. Country Weekly
    Jun 6, 2012
    70
    His label home may have changed, but his everyman approach to songwriting holds steady.

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  1. AlexxTrusc
    Jun 18, 2012
    6
    On the most recent Jackson's publication there have been included strictly country compositions, which has been shown in a pretty decentOn the most recent Jackson's publication there have been included strictly country compositions, which has been shown in a pretty decent light. And although the songs are typical "about nothing" ones - somewhat subdued, suitable for dance ballads - you'll find album at high levels. This is mainly thanks to interesting arrangements of instruments: for ex.. lots of strings in the "Everything But The Wings" or banjo in a bit more exuberant "Dixie Highway" recorded with the participation of Zac Brown.… Full Review »
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