Barricades & Brickwalls
by Kasey Chambers
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. CDNow
    80
    It's the breath-taking songwriting that clinches the deal here.
  2. Billboard
    80
    Kasey Chambers has created a series of stirring, passionate songs that capture raw emotion and a simultaneous toughness amidst a blend of country, blues, and folk musical influences.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    In saluting hell-raisers of country past, Chambers unintentionally illustrates she should be more of one herself.
  5. E! Online
    91
    Simply striking.
  6. Uncut
    80
    An album of tough-edged, passion-fuelled songs full of real emotion. [Jun 2002, p.109]
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  7. PopMatters
    90
    Easily one of the year's top 10, if not top five.
  8. Neumu.net
    70
    In stark contrast to most Nashville and alt.country products, even when the words let it down, Barricades & Brickwalls is carried by its classic sound.
  9. Village Voice
    80
    Chambers's two solo records are more fun than a barrel of Foster's, mostly because she doesn't sound daunted by the history of the music.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. MarkJ.
    Jul 23, 2002
    9
    A striking album. completely different from the manufactured music of today's "stars"
  2. ErikN.
    Feb 20, 2002
    8
    Her first album was better. She needs to mix up her genres a bit. Too much of the blues on this album. Still good though.
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