Thirty Miles West
by Alan Jackson
  • Record Label: EMI
  • Release Date: Jun 5, 2012
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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 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 theOn 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.… Expand

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
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  1. The New York Times
    Jun 6, 2012
    60
    He doesn't sound like he's trying to chase after Nashville's contemporary norm, which is admirable. But his confidence often scans as complacency.
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  2. 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.
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  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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