• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 17, 2006
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. One of the livelier and better country records of 2006.
  2. Billboard
    80
    Aided by expert musicianship and spot-on production, Bentley translates his on-stage charisma to the studio better than ever before. [21 Oct 2006]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Again showcases a great voice, band, and songwriting team. [20 Oct 2006, p.81]
  4. An album that feels a bit self-conscious in its adult-contemporary skin.
  5. It's a pleasant surprise that Long Trip Alone, if not quite up to the level of the best recordings in mainstream country's recent artistic resurgence, succeeds in establishing Bentley as an artist worthy of more than just passing attention.
  6. As before, he continues to flawlessly integrate straight-ahead, unforced vocals into a riproaring sound.
  7. Paste Magazine
    70
    A play-it-safe consolidation move. [Nov 2006, p.78]
  8. A little more texture in his vocal approach and songwriting could elevate him from able, level-headed craftsmanship to the realm of signature music, but in the meanwhile he has built a fresh supply of appealing tunes on a solid foundation.
  9. These road songs lack the rascally attitude of Bentley's knockout 2005 singles.
  10. There’s no edge. No innovation. No energy. And precious few genuine hooks.
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. LinsZ
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    "Long Trip Alone" is an amazing song. what more can you say?
  2. benr
    Dec 1, 2006
    10
    i really love this cd.......Every Mile a Memory is awesome!! Also, Free and Easy Down the Road I Go is amazing.....very fun to sing along!!!!
  3. MarkA
    Nov 26, 2006
    10
    I can't get enough of this cd!!! Very good.