United States
by Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2014
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Jul 29, 2014
    89
    With its durable theme and shambling demeanor, United States makes a different kind of sense with each successive spin. It's adult rock music in the best sense of the oxymoron.
  2. AllMusic
    Jul 29, 2014
    70
    McLagan's easy but powerful groove makes United States another satisfying episode in the life and career of a true rock & roll believer.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Jul 29, 2014
    60
    All in all, United States demonstrates McLagan’s allegiance to a pure pop mantra.
  5. PopMatters
    Jul 29, 2014
    60
    McLagan has a pleasantly conversational voice. He’s a tasteful keyboard player. While he may not rock out, there’s a nice sashaying quality to the music.
  6. American Songwriter
    Jul 29, 2014
    60
    As befits his sideman status, McLagan is neither a particularly riveting vocalist nor songwriter--some of his lyrics are rudimentary bordering on simplistic--but he makes the most of his limitations by sheer heartfelt resolve.

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