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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter with his band was produced by Dave Cobb and features contributions from Rival Sons' Jay Buchanan and David Crosby.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    May 15, 2020
    90
    Much of Reunions mirrors a troubled present, but "Letting You Go" finds room for hope and humanity, and it reinforces the themes of what may be Jason Isbell's strongest solo effort to date.
  2. Glide Magazine
    May 12, 2020
    90
    His songs remain deeply personal, revisiting his drinking days and happy to be done with them in “It Gets Easier” and paying tribute to his wife, Amanda’s natural mothering instincts in “Letting You Go” yet there is not a song as impactful as “Cover Me Up” or “Elephant.” Nonetheless, his material is consistently strong enough to merit the four-bagger. Yes, four in a row equals a grand slam.
  3. Uncut
    May 12, 2020
    80
    A typically assured piece of work. [Jun 2020, p.30]
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  4. American Songwriter
    May 12, 2020
    80
    Seven albums on, Isbell’s achieved a rarified status, one that indulges a need for creativity as well as contemplation. Reunions reminds us that it’s the rare artist that succeeds at both.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    May 13, 2020
    80
    With a blend of fact and fiction, Isbell has created his own Nebraska and secured his place among the greats of country-rock.
  6. Under The Radar
    Jun 3, 2020
    80
    The 10-track record, which is slickly produced and pleasant on the ears. ... His latest batch of terrific songs
  7. Q Magazine
    May 12, 2020
    60
    He's still more traditionalist than outlier, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. [Jul 2020, p.19]
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
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  1. jstar1980
    May 19, 2020
    10
    This is the most complete, thematically consistent, well-organized, and honest album Jason Isbell has ever made. A masterwork.
  2. keysor12
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Great follow up to The Nashville Sound. What's been great about this album is that I find new things to like with each listen. One of the bestGreat follow up to The Nashville Sound. What's been great about this album is that I find new things to like with each listen. One of the best alt-country albums of the year thus far.… Expand
  4. 21MJB24
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    8.5

    This man does not miss. Consistent with his prior albums. This goes on the rotation easily.
  5. pruimtime11
    May 15, 2020
    9
    This is a very well written collection of songs. The highlights for me are Overseas(that riff), Letting You Go and Only Children. Like anyThis is a very well written collection of songs. The highlights for me are Overseas(that riff), Letting You Go and Only Children. Like any Isbell album the songs didn't grab me on the first listen. I don't really want any albums to do that because usually that means you're sick of them very quickly. Jason Isbell is a grower. His songs inhabit your brain and take their time to simmer a while before they're ready. I'd put this album right there next to Southeastern and SMTF as some of his best albums.… Expand
  6. Lajaleaa
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    ( 80/100 )

    Hay suficiente energía en "Reunions" para rockear a un corazón melancolico, nublado y solitorio. Jason Isbell dejó en el 2007 a    ( 80/100 )

    Hay suficiente energía en "Reunions" para rockear a un corazón melancolico, nublado y solitorio. Jason Isbell dejó en el 2007 a Drive-By Truckers para perseguir una carrera como solista, y en el 2009 se fucionó con The 400 Unit para lograr expresar el poder de su propia voz. "Reunions" es el segundo álbum despues de "Here We Rest" (2011), el exito del año y la banda se demuestra con ganas de continuar tocando. "Reunions" tiene una extención musical que se aprecia mucho, hay una buena porción de sensibilidad romantica y emocional a la que se le añaden importantes toques de intencidad. Y aunque la creatividad sea escasa, es la misma extención y energía en la música lo que empatiza y sostiene al público. Con letras sobre la lejanía, la memoria y el romance, Isbell canta con encanto y toca con el amor y anhelo de un vaquero complicado y liberado. Producido por Dave Cobb, Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit presentan "Reunions".
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    There's enough energy in "Reunions" to rock a melancholic, cloudy and lonely heart. Jason Isbell left Drive-By Truckers in 2007 to pursue a solo career, and in 2009 he merged with The 400 Unit to achieve expressing the power of his voice. "Reunions" is the second album after the year's success "Here We Rest" of 2011, and the band shows will to keep playing. "Reunions" has a musical extension that can be well appreciated, there's a good portion of romantic and emotional sensibility with and an important touch of intensity added. And even if the creativity is few, is the same extension and energy in the music which empathizes and holds the attention of the public. With lyrics of remoteness, memory, and romance, Isbell sings with allure and plays his guitar with the love and desire of a complicated and freed cowboy. Produced by Dave Cobb, Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit presents "Reunions".    … Expand
  7. a_sebastian
    May 20, 2020
    6
    ah if only the record was as good as the first song, that would have been something. but there, we end up with an hour or so of skipping backah if only the record was as good as the first song, that would have been something. but there, we end up with an hour or so of skipping back to the first track.… Expand

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