Weathervanes
by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Glide Magazine
    Jun 6, 2023
    60
    Lyrically, this is mixed but has its strong points. Few write with his kind of insight. Yet, musically it fails to generate enough sparks with most of the songs stuck in similar mid-tempo modes. The true ballads are strong.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Jun 5, 2023
    60
    Ultimately, then, Weathervanes showcases both the Isbell who can bring the entire world into focus with just a few lines and an acoustic guitar, and the Gibson-toting Isbell with the hot-shit backing band. But he continues to come so close yet so far from reconciling the two.

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#60 Most Discussed Album of 2023

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Lajaleaa
    Jul 11, 2023
    6
    It's a nice to be brought back to this raw and oily sound of american rock and country. It is still a cliché for itself, and Jason IsbellIt's a nice to be brought back to this raw and oily sound of american rock and country. It is still a cliché for itself, and Jason Isbell preferred to stay in a safe place, exploring those chords we already know and grew up with to the extent of making them part of a very pop current. That current is over now and, as I said, it is nice to hear and feel like when this rock meant something strong, yet, there is nothing strong enough to hold on to or save out from what the history already made of it.… Full Review »
  2. Desig
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    Impressive! On the first few times listening to this album, Jason Isbell really comes across with powerful messages and unique easy-goingImpressive! On the first few times listening to this album, Jason Isbell really comes across with powerful messages and unique easy-going songwriting in an already crowded space. The production and overall vibes are excellent.… Full Review »
  3. SameName
    Jun 22, 2023
    0
    This really missed the mark. Gave it a few listens and it's not doing anything for me. Oh well. Too many great musicians out there to forceThis really missed the mark. Gave it a few listens and it's not doing anything for me. Oh well. Too many great musicians out there to force it with his music.… Full Review »
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