This Land
by Gary Clark, Jr.
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Under The Radar
    Feb 27, 2019
    60
    This Land might not be a huge success. Some parts of the 16-song album are cheesy ("Feeling Like a Million"), too lyrically aggressive ("This Land"), or lacking innovation ("Low Down Rolling Stone"). However, few guitarists can consistently play notes this high, and do so with such quality. Clark Jr. can really rip a solo—that's his appeal to listeners—and a few more of those guitar extensions would have done This Land better.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. sammyanthony
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    Could've been more compact and minimal. This Land feels like a live rendition from Gary Clark, Jr. and is comparable with any other blues rockCould've been more compact and minimal. This Land feels like a live rendition from Gary Clark, Jr. and is comparable with any other blues rock musicians'. Nothing really outstanding except for his lyricism and 6-string prowess.… Full Review »
  2. jasharkowalski
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    Play it loud, no other suggestion is necessary....especially while driving !
  3. averagejoe23
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    At 17 tracks long, this is an ambitious effort, combining various styles and themes. Inevitably there is some drag toward the middle and backAt 17 tracks long, this is an ambitious effort, combining various styles and themes. Inevitably there is some drag toward the middle and back end of the album but just when you're thinking that the album will peter out, a new and vibrant song catches your ear and renews your interest.

    Particular highs for the album are the title track, This Land which is a vicious attack on the current political climate in the US that grabs your attention through its raw emotion and thumping beat. Also, the delightful surprise of the punk-influenced Gotta Get Into Something really shows an evolution from the blues that characterizes much of Clark Jr.'s discography. Two other great highs for me were the soulful love anthem When I'm Gone and similarly heartfelt The Guitar Man.    … Full Review »
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