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. Country Weekly
    Jun 6, 2012
    70
    His label home may have changed, but his everyman approach to songwriting holds steady.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Jun 6, 2012
    75
    He sticks with what works, but never sounds as if he's simply exploiting a formula.

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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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