These Days
by Vince Gill
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: Oct 17, 2006
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    90
    This is Gill's masterwork.
  2. Amazon.com
    90
    His talents and the heart he puts into his writing, singing, and picking remain at their peak. This stellar collection proves it--four times over.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    67
    One of the most ambitious artistic statements of the year.
  5. Billboard
    80
    There's a lot to love here.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Wretched excess? Not at all: These might be better thought of as four distinct, tight, hugely fun albums. [20 Oct 2006, p.82]
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  7. Hartford Courant
    80
    For all the impressive ambition inherent in its size and scope, its working parts boil down to a testament to the fun of making music.
  8. PopMatters
    70
    This package is a whole lot of Vince Gill music, but because the performer makes it sound so easy and natural, nothing is forced or like filler.
  9. The New York Times
    70
    The four CD’s not only testify to his depth and range as a musician, but do so, as Mr. Gill has often done, through collaborations that smack more of mutual inspiration than of back-scratching or expediency. [15 Oct 2006]

Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best Album of 2006

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
  1. MikeH
    Apr 5, 2007
    10
    I am ordinarily not a country music fan, but these CD's reach across musical boundaries. They contain Country and Western (as Vince I am ordinarily not a country music fan, but these CD's reach across musical boundaries. They contain Country and Western (as Vince still calls it), Pop, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass and Rock. In the final analysis, this was a tremendously ambitious project and I had the joy of seeing him perform many of these songs in concert. I was totally blown away by his performance level, his humor and his story telling abilities are a testiment to the human experiences of life. He is truly one of the greatest artists of our time.… Full Review »
  2. Archangel
    Dec 17, 2006
    10
    Even the choirs of heavenly angels appreciate Vince Gill's skills and talents. This album is an instant classic, destined to be the Even the choirs of heavenly angels appreciate Vince Gill's skills and talents. This album is an instant classic, destined to be the year's best. I can't get enough of it and neither will you.… Full Review »
  3. SusanG
    Dec 4, 2006
    10
    This is a wonderful set - a joy to listen to. I love the songs. Vince Gill is very talented and such a good songwriter.
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