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81

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Mar 22, 2012
    80
    It's obvious he's grown and matured as both a songwriter and a producer, and this is the finest moment in his catalog thus far.
  2. Mar 20, 2012
    80
    While Waylon's shadow will remain a constant companion, the younger Jennings continues to prove that he's a great shot in his own right.
  3. Mar 20, 2012
    80
    Lyrically and musically, the songs stream effortlessly from accessible to intricate, creating an estimable country album with a steady undercurrent of blues and rock.
  4. Entertainment Weekly
    Mar 20, 2012
    75
    A rowdy, heartfelt country disc that would've made his late father, Waylon, proud. [16 mar 2012, p.69]
  5. Mar 20, 2012
    75
    Other textures are so skillfully woven in that it's not till the record's last moment that we see all that could've been.
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  1. Apr 3, 2012
    6
    Shooter Jennings on "Family Man" puts forward ten compositions belonging mainly to the country style. Mainly, because we also find a link toShooter Jennings on "Family Man" puts forward ten compositions belonging mainly to the country style. Mainly, because we also find a link to the folk in "The Deed And The Dollar", "The Black Dog" or americana "The Family Tree". Tracks holding level in terms of composition, and most importantly album is a good listen. Full Review »