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  • Summary: The seventh full-length release for the country singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Maren Morris and was produced by Jay Joyce.
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I'm finally on the up and up A little 401K Traded in my trailer park For a neighborhood with a gate Queen finally got her castle Last one on the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Rolling Stone
    Nov 1, 2019
    90
    It’s the sound of a freewheeling star at the top of her game, reimagining rock history in her own platinum image.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Nov 7, 2019
    83
    Lambert is an outlaw, and she’s also an album artist, and Wildcard proves she’s one who will be rebelling, experimenting and rocking the hell out for many years to come.
  3. AllMusic
    Nov 1, 2019
    80
    Taken on an individual basis, each track is clever and playful, yet the cumulative effect of Wildcard is ever so slightly slight, a possible side effect of an album meant to be nothing but a party. Perhaps that may mean that Wildcard isn't as emotionally resonant as some of Lambert's other records, but there's no denying she's delivered exactly what she intended with this album: It's one hell of a good time.
  4. The Guardian
    Nov 1, 2019
    80
    Endearing. ... Some more specificity to her lyrics might have been affecting, but the broad metaphors she couches her life lessons in are entertaining.
  5. Uncut
    Nov 1, 2019
    80
    Musically, Wildcard is all over the place00and that might be its best quality. She ties all these various sounds and styles and settings together by sheer force of will and one of Nashville's mightiest twangs. [Dec 2019, p.26]
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  6. The New York Times
    Nov 6, 2019
    80
    “Wildcard” isn’t as intimate as her 2016 double album about her divorce, “The Weight of These Wings,” or as musically adventurous as its predecessor, “Platinum.” What it does have is some sharp songwriting.
  7. PopMatters
    Nov 1, 2019
    60
    For an album named Wildcard, there doesn't seem to a standout track. There are some very songs with strong emotional appeal and literate, artful lyrics such as the reflective "Bluebird", the love story "Fire Escape", the teary "Dark Bars", and even the comic "Pretty Bitchin'".

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Onlyblonder
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Incredible 7th album from the current queen of country! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel every note and lyric on this masterpiece! DarkIncredible 7th album from the current queen of country! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel every note and lyric on this masterpiece! Dark Bars is every thing you want in a country song!!!… Expand
  2. Crazyxxyall
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Miranda Lambert has outdone herself yet again! The best songs of hers are the deep cuts that will never be considered "radio friendly." lMiranda Lambert has outdone herself yet again! The best songs of hers are the deep cuts that will never be considered "radio friendly." l respect the fact she records songs she loves and not to just cater to the "business." Settling Down and Bluebird are amazing. Not a bad song on this gem of an album.… Expand
  4. GirlCrush
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    I was a little nervous when I learned Miranda was going down a more commercial route for this record. But she has done an amazing job and theI was a little nervous when I learned Miranda was going down a more commercial route for this record. But she has done an amazing job and the whole record still feels authentically Miranda. There is something on here for everyone. Love it. My favorite tracks are Dark Bars, Track Record and Settling Down.… Expand
  5. JukeboxJunkie
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Standout tracks for me are the smooth and groovy "Settling down" as well as the ravishing "Bluebird" where the singer takes a positiveStandout tracks for me are the smooth and groovy "Settling down" as well as the ravishing "Bluebird" where the singer takes a positive attitude toward life's tough times.

    A great album by one of the sweethearts of country music!    … Expand
  6. JennyN
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Wildcard is the best album of 2019. Impossible to pick a favorite track, but highlights for me include Dark Bars, How Dare You Love and Track Record.
  7. GGSheep
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    This album is different from Weight of These Wings, but it is still very good. It has a nice mix for everyone, including pop sounding songsThis album is different from Weight of These Wings, but it is still very good. It has a nice mix for everyone, including pop sounding songs (All Comes Out in the Wash), sassy fun songs (Too Pretty for Prison), and more traditional country (Tequila Does). All of the songs are well -written as Miranda’s songs often are, and include witty lyrics. I tend to enjoy the more country rock songs (Locomotive, Tequila Does, Holy Water) but damn if I don’t love Pretty **** Looking forward to diving into all the tracks, and seeing her for the first time in concert early next year. Everyone should definitely give this album a listen.… Expand
  8. LilScience
    Jan 7, 2022
    7
    Miranda Lambert sempre impressiona, e em 'Wildcard', ela traz o country a outro nível, como em faixas 'Mess With My Head', 'Bluebird', PrettyMiranda Lambert sempre impressiona, e em 'Wildcard', ela traz o country a outro nível, como em faixas 'Mess With My Head', 'Bluebird', Pretty **** e a divertida 'Way To Pretty for Prison' com Maren Morris. Sempre gostei de Miranda desde que ouvi a faixa 'Kerosene' do começo de sua carreira, então não tem como mais não me surpreender pois a cada trabalho ela se entrega mais e mais, ela é demais, a princesa do country!!… Expand

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