Everlasting
by Martina McBride
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jul 11, 2014
    60
    Everlasting is an eclectic mix.
  2. PopMatters
    May 23, 2014
    60
    Ultimately, Everlasting is a sound and enjoyable effort from the established country artist.
  3. Uncut
    Apr 8, 2014
    70
    This tasteful collection is best represented by McBride;s cover of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me By Now," matching her satin to the original's velvet. [May 2014, p.77]
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  5. AllMusic
    Apr 8, 2014
    70
    There's warmth in Was' production and honey in McBride's voice and if the combination can sometimes result in too-sweet tea, it's nevertheless soothing.
  6. Boston Globe
    Apr 8, 2014
    70
    As gifted as she is, there is occasionally a reserved quality to her vocals and the production, with Van Morrison’s “Wild Night” not quite having the requisite boogie woogie.
  7. Country Weekly
    Apr 8, 2014
    91
    Overall the recording sounds great—warm and intimate without sacrificing polish.

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  1. Bleat0124
    Apr 14, 2014
    1
    The production, especially early on in the album, is revolutionary. It sounds like nothing else we've heard in country in a while. However,The production, especially early on in the album, is revolutionary. It sounds like nothing else we've heard in country in a while. However, the song writing is very, very, very, poor. All her songs are about relationships, which is fine, but she does not say anything new, insightful, uplifting, or heartbreaking. The album depend heavy on a very creative producer and her angelic voice; that's not enough for me, but it maybe for you.… Full Review »
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