A Sailor's Guide to Earth
by Sturgill Simpson
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 15, 2016
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86

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 18, 2016
    60
    Not all of it gels, but as a treatise on male absence, Sturgill’s Guide is heartfelt.

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#19 Best Album of 2016
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#99 Most Discussed Album of 2016
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#22 Most Shared Album of 2016

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 83
  3. Negative: 6 out of 83
  1. Shrimpy
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    Good record even if E. Swartz disagrees. The fact it is an open letter to his son is risky and unique. After his last album it is a boldGood record even if E. Swartz disagrees. The fact it is an open letter to his son is risky and unique. After his last album it is a bold statement musically.… Full Review »
  2. Custom_Concerns
    Apr 20, 2016
    8
    I wish all country was like this. Denser, more ambitious, and more authentic than the stereotypical "bro-country" that has pervaded radioI wish all country was like this. Denser, more ambitious, and more authentic than the stereotypical "bro-country" that has pervaded radio stations for upwards of 30 years. Simpson incorporates southern rock, psychedelia, soul, and, above all, country on the latest record of his. A Sailor's Guide to Earth is not only in the top 5 albums released in 2016 so far, but one of the best country albums of the last decade. If you are wary of the genre, do not discount it until you have given a listen to Sturgill Simpson.… Full Review »
  3. LoyolaProp1
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    This isn't the album you may have thought you wanted from Sturgill, but instead he gave you something you didn't know you wanted. I adore thisThis isn't the album you may have thought you wanted from Sturgill, but instead he gave you something you didn't know you wanted. I adore this album for what it stands for, his departure from being the next outlaw country darling. Musically this album is genre-less, which only shows Simpson's musical prowess even more.… Full Review »
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