Detour
by Cyndi Lauper
  • Record Label: Rhino
  • Release Date: May 6, 2016
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Jul 11, 2016
    70
    Whether Lauper will replicate the commercial success of “Tuskegee” is doubtful, but this is Cyndi Lauper we’re talking about, so only a fool would bet against it.
  2. Magnet
    Jun 1, 2016
    70
    Detour is a great showcase for Lauper's vocal range and prowess, but the freak factor is dishearteningly low. [No. 131, p.59]
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  3. Mojo
    May 4, 2016
    80
    She immediately impresses with a solid version of Wanda Jackson's Funnel Of Love, then moves on to deliver a brace of Patsy Cline classics that stand the comparison test, before with the aid of Vince Gill, whooping it up on You're The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly. [Jun 2016, p.94]
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  5. Uncut
    May 4, 2016
    70
    With Nashville stalwart Tony Brown co-producing, she flexes both empathy and interpretive might. [Jun 2016, p.75]
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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. Haandy
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Só sei que a Cyndi surrou a tia joanne com esse country de qualidade, lenda viva
  2. Panchogul
    Sep 8, 2020
    7
    Detour solo comprueba lo versátil que es Cyndi, ha hecho pop, baladas, adult oriented rock, blues y ahora Country Rock, no es mi favorito,Detour solo comprueba lo versátil que es Cyndi, ha hecho pop, baladas, adult oriented rock, blues y ahora Country Rock, no es mi favorito, pero es genial ver a esta compositora adaptarse tan bien a diversos géneros musicales.… Full Review »
  3. lbolen
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    A reason to fall in love with Cyndi Lauper all over again. She approaches country music with a passionate, yet not over-serious artisticA reason to fall in love with Cyndi Lauper all over again. She approaches country music with a passionate, yet not over-serious artistic attitude.

    I didn't know what to expect when I first heard about this album, but after my third and fourth time through, I find myself constantly lifting one eyebrow like Spock; fascinating!    … Full Review »
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