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9.0
135814
9.0 |
American Songwriter
Five records in, the Kentucky native seems more comfortable with himself and his own creative vision than ever
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8.0
135826
8.0 |
The Irish Times
For the 14-track Higher, Stapleton ignores the United States’ febrile politics, though there is an oblique reference on Trust
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8.0
135829
8.0 |
PopMatters
Chris Stapleton’s Higher is required listening for fans of high-quality, contemporary country. He’s gifted with the most gorgeous male voice in country today
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7.7
135815
7.7 |
Paste Magazine
The Kentucky singer/songwriter’s charming, gravelly voice and authentic roots shine through on his highly anticipated fifth LP—and his first since winning three Grammy Awards for his 2020 album Starting Over
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7.1
135902
7.1 |
Spectrum Culture
Given that Higher serves as a quintessential bit of Stapleton, it's of course consistently listenable — it's just that it does exactly what you’d predict it might
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7.0
135816
7.0 |
Exclaim
Stapleton has long cracked the code of authenticity. Country isn't for everyone, but Chris Stapleton should be
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7.0
135817
7.0 |
All Music
Once again working with co-producer Dave Cobb, Stapleton also has his wife Morgane behind the boards in addition to singing harmony and playing keyboards, a tight, familial group of collaborators that gives Higher a relaxed, familiar feel that keeps things buoyant even in its darkest moments
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7.0
135818
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
At times, Stapleton’s latest feels like a more mature, seasoned sequel to his multi-platinum 2015 debut Traveller
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6.0
135819
6.0 |
Slant Magazine
While the singer’s voice is as expressive as ever, the songwriting throughout the album feels safe and, at times, almost anonymous
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