Cass County
by Don Henley
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2015
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Guardian
    Sep 24, 2015
    60
    The most interesting aspect of this uneven album is Henley’s lyrics: he’s by turns peppery (“Space-age machinery / Stone-age emotions,” sniffs the honky-tonk swingalong No, Thank You) and unsentimental (“Time can be unkind / But I know every wrinkle and earned every line”)--and enjoyably so.
  2. The New York Times
    Sep 23, 2015
    60
    The number and potency of these guests sometimes make Cass County sound like a tribute album to someone not yet gone. They also take away from Mr. Henley, now 68, whose voice has decayed nicely, though it now lacks the wise punch it had on “The End of the Innocence,” his excellent 1989 album.
  3. PopMatters
    Oct 2, 2015
    50
    At the album’s best, Henley conjures up the push-pull between restlessness and contentment in a way that jibes well with the musical interest in the traditions of the genre. At its worst, the album makes me want to throw it out the window, either for the cliches or more often the way the persona of the album comes from a lecturing place of “wisdom”; an I’ve-lived, so I know attitude.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. alekblonk
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    A good, solid album with Henley returning to his roots. The album is filled with beautiful, soothing melodies and harmonies. 'Cass County' isA good, solid album with Henley returning to his roots. The album is filled with beautiful, soothing melodies and harmonies. 'Cass County' is far from flawless, though, with a few of clichés and songs that make you want to listen to anything else but this album.
    'Cass County' has got some beautiful duets and it combines country, blues, americana and rock perfectly, which makes this album great to listen to.    … Full Review »
  2. ydnar4
    Dec 14, 2015
    5
    I'm just going to saw that this album was not for me. I really didn't find any enjoyment in it outside a couple songs. Take a Picture of ThisI'm just going to saw that this album was not for me. I really didn't find any enjoyment in it outside a couple songs. Take a Picture of This was certainly a great song but old time country is just not my cup of tea. Even if it is Don Henley singing it. I have no doubts in my mind that some people will find lots of joy in Cass Country but to me it was a boring listen.… Full Review »
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