Holding All the Roses
by Blackberry Smoke
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Feb 10, 2015
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. PopMatters
    Feb 11, 2015
    60
    While some may disparage Blackberry Smoke’s generic stance and the fact that Holding All the Roses seems so overtly radio-ready, there’s something to be said for a band that can rock so relentlessly and still maintain its melodic appeal.
  2. Uncut
    Feb 10, 2015
    60
    It's an album of two halves, with "Rock And Roll Again" summarising a scene-setting opening hand that focuses on good-time, AC/DC-worshiping rockers. A shade more subtlety comes late on. [Mar 2015, p.72]
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  3. The Guardian
    Feb 10, 2015
    60
    The sub-Quo thud of Rock and Roll Again aside, this is an eminently likable upholding of 40-year-old principles.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Hackskeptic
    Jun 11, 2015
    4
    Tried and trusted country rock that’s as pallid and cliche riddled to send even the most ardent fan back to the source material and realizeTried and trusted country rock that’s as pallid and cliche riddled to send even the most ardent fan back to the source material and realize there’s no place in this world for such an inconsequential record.… Full Review »
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