First Comes the Night
by Chris Isaak
  • Record Label: Vanguard
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    Nov 16, 2015
    80
    While First Comes the Night doesn't break any new stylistic ground for Isaak, it also doesn't hurt his reputation, and deftly reinforces his image as a glamorous, charming torchbearer for traditional pop songcraft.
  2. Boston Globe
    Nov 13, 2015
    80
    No one does heartbreak and yearning quite like this veteran singer-songwriter, who sounds renewed here with a streamlined sound in these 12 carefully observed, beautifully sung songs.
  3. American Songwriter
    Nov 13, 2015
    70
    This is another in a long line of quality Chris Isaak releases that optimizes his well-established vocal and songwriting strengths, brings a bit of retro, rootsy cool, and ends up a solid entry into an already impressive catalog.
  5. Magnet
    Nov 13, 2015
    60
    Isaak's 12th record is simply a solid, predictable Isaak album. [No. 126, p.59]
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  6. Rolling Stone
    Nov 13, 2015
    60
    Overall, it's a fun but hit-or-miss affair, and in the end the most compelling songs are played straight.

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