Something More Than Free
by Jason Isbell
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Pitchfork
    Jul 14, 2015
    58
    Isbell is obviously familiar with the music of the region, yet Something More Than Free sounds nondescript and--worse--placeless.

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#14 Best Album of 2015
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#21 Most Shared Album of 2015

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
  1. logic
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    JI comes through with another solid record. I've read Pitchfork's review and while I agree that there may have been an opportunity for IsbellJI comes through with another solid record. I've read Pitchfork's review and while I agree that there may have been an opportunity for Isbell to make some grand social statement, that's not what he does. He's a storyteller, and if you enjoy his previous tales of American life, you'll like this album. His voice sounds confident and the playing in top notch. My favorite track on this is "Speed Trap Town" although I wish it was longer. Hopefully they'll stretch out and jam a little when they play it live. This record is quiet and mellow. Isbell can write great rock and roll and I hope the next album rocks a little harder. Even so, this is my favorite release so far this year. Go buy it and support arguably the best songwriter out there at the moment.
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  2. Roloo
    Jul 18, 2015
    10
    One of the best new Americana albums in recent memory. If you are a fan of roots music and classic song writing there will be plenty to loveOne of the best new Americana albums in recent memory. If you are a fan of roots music and classic song writing there will be plenty to love with this album.… Full Review »
  3. redaktor
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    Jason Isbell solo (or with the 400 Unit) is far superior to his overrated former band, Drive-By Truckers. This is superb Americana songcraft:Jason Isbell solo (or with the 400 Unit) is far superior to his overrated former band, Drive-By Truckers. This is superb Americana songcraft: heartfelt, resonant lyrics together with deft melodies. And not a duff track in the bunch.… Full Review »
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