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9.0
109784
9.0 |
Exclaim
A triumph for Clark and a quantum leap forward for the blues
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8.5
109785
8.5 |
Spectrum Culture
We still get some fine solos, but his trademark skill serves something bigger. Clark, in this push for a full realized sound, has elevated his lyricism, his composition, and his studio refinery
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8.0
109781
8.0 |
Mojo
Clark and his guitar stay true to the mission. Print edition only
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8.0
109782
8.0 |
Q
The blues is in safe hands. Print edition only
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8.0
109783
8.0 |
All Music
If this doesn't convince you he's a major artist, nothing will
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7.9
109780
7.9 |
Pitchfork
Leaning into both his songwriting and his studio experimentation, the Texas guitarist proves his eagerness to move beyond the confines of modern blues
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7.5
110052
7.5 |
Paste Magazine
He’s a restless artist in the best way, and if he keeps chasing those kinetic blues, there’s surely only more good to come
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7.0
109778
7.0 |
Uncut
Hitting hardest with the Woody Guthrie-alluding title track, a raging blast of rap-hop that addresses prejudice and intolerance in the Trump era. More frequently, though, Clark immerses himself in funk and soul. Print edition only
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7.0
109779
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Packed with too many ideas, only some of them landing. At its best, though, the album points to a new way forward for Clark. It’s a crucial stride for an artist who’s long been searching for direction
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6.0
109777
6.0 |
Under The Radar
Even if there are some moments of decline on This Land, Clark Jr. will likely still sell plenty of copies
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