Tin Star
by Lindi Ortega
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Nov 18, 2013
    80
    Truth is, the release of Tin Star should set Ortega’s adopted home town alight.
  2. The Guardian
    Nov 15, 2013
    80
    Lindi Ortega--a Canadian relocated to Tennessee--deserves to be counted among them, with what sounds like it could be a breakthrough set.
  3. American Songwriter
    Nov 1, 2013
    80
    Once you hear any of them, you’ll want more, especially since this compact 32 minute disc ends way too soon.
  5. Exclaim
    Nov 1, 2013
    80
    Much like forbearer k.d. lang, Ortega just wants to be herself, and the image she's built up over her previous two albums has now fully matured on Tin Star.
  6. Uncut
    Nov 1, 2013
    80
    Her strident approach to country means she excels at rockabilly-flavoured tunes. [Dec 2013, p.71]
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  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 15, 2013
    75
    Tin Star doesn’t play around with the formula, but it’s much better off rollicking through a hot-blooded, swinging set than it is attempting to be some kind of self-conscious alt-indie crossover.
  8. Boston Globe
    Nov 1, 2013
    70
    They aren’t bad songs, but Tin Star is more interesting when Ortega turns her lyrical glance elsewhere.
  9. NOW Magazine
    Nov 18, 2013
    60
    Ortega is more convincing when she leaves the music biz out.

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