Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. 90
    Whichever level you enjoy it on, this folkie’s volte-face is less ‘Judas’, more ‘genius’.
  2. Aug 20, 2015
    81
    While the singer and his band are drawing on a classic form, their interpretation makes for an exciting and contemporary sound.
  3. Aug 25, 2015
    80
    Rateliff has managed to succeed in breathing life into the classic soul sound by opening himself up and remembering that it is possible to dance your blues away.
  4. Q Magazine
    Aug 25, 2015
    80
    As an album, it's something of a revelation; the stunning sound of an artist being born again. [Oct 2015, p.113]
  5. 80
    A varied arsenal of approaches, but barely a mis-step.
  6. Uncut
    Aug 27, 2015
    70
    Their debut to Sam & Dave is plain, but there;s as much Alabama Shakes and a pre-stadia Kings Of Leon too. [Oct 2015, p.81]
  7. Aug 20, 2015
    70
    Rateliff's world-weary, deeply expressive tenor and lyrics place him on a different level than any of the current crew of revivalists.
  8. Aug 20, 2015
    67
    He’s a passionate performer with a gift for singing and winning over an audience, and that comes through on this record.
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Jul 5, 2016
    9
    A great album! There are a couple hits that will stick out right away, but the album holds up will to repeated listens. Lots of groove, aA great album! There are a couple hits that will stick out right away, but the album holds up will to repeated listens. Lots of groove, a great soul voice, good songwriting and nice musicianship. I haven't seen this band live but the album has the feel it was made by a great live band. Full Review »