Summerlong
by Rose City Band
Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Mojo
    Jun 15, 2020
    100
    In all, it's not only Johnson's sixth ace long-player in three years, but a heaven sent sanctuary from 2020's many brutal realities. [Jun 2020, p.90]
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  2. Uncut
    Jun 15, 2020
    90
    There's not a weak moment to be found. [Jul 2020, p.34]
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  3. Glide Magazine
    Jun 15, 2020
    90
    The album is one of the standout releases of the year, and also leaves you wanting to experience the Rose City Band live as soon as we are allowed to do that again.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 15, 2020
    100
    In an increasingly fraught world, it’s an unashamedly sunny sound. It makes for a gorgeous record in which to lose yourself for 40 minutes.
  6. AllMusic
    Jun 15, 2020
    80
    No longer masked by layers of texture, Summerlong allows Johnson to showcase his gifts for songwriting and psychedelic wandering in equal measure.
  7. Exclaim
    Jun 15, 2020
    80
    Summerlong showcases Johnson's prowess as a songwriter, as effortlessly as the sun shines on a clear summer day.

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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 8 out of 23
  1. Ivanopinion
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This album is so good that I created an account specially to add my review in the hope of contributing to it becoming better known. For me, itThis album is so good that I created an account specially to add my review in the hope of contributing to it becoming better known. For me, it feels like a classic country rock album from the 70s. Or like Dire Straits if they had recorded after smoking a huge amount of dope.… Full Review »
  2. kalblessed12
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Unashamedly positive. Very appealing and relaxing. Enjoyed it wholeheartedly.
  3. hcashew
    Aug 4, 2020
    6
    Right away, the vibe hits home and very comforting. We've obviously heard this all before, for 50 years really, but the bounciness and cleanRight away, the vibe hits home and very comforting. We've obviously heard this all before, for 50 years really, but the bounciness and clean production help wash this all in.

    After the sugar wears off, it still sounds like Byrds and Dead songs Ive heard before.    … Full Review »
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