Soundbreaking
PBS | Release Date: November 14, 2016
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
78
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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90
The Hollywood ReporterTim GoodmanNov 14, 2016
Season 1 Review: While Soundbreaking is not the kind of linear, molecular reconstruction of history that Ken Burns might have made--the series veers off on non-chronological detours and then bounces back--it's always riveting. Read full review
83
NewsdayVerne GayNov 14, 2016
Season 1 Review: A well-crafted, well-intentioned documentary series that excels when it offers rare concrete examples of the amorphous role producers play in the musical process, while also shining a spotlight on a who’s who of great producers. Read full review
80
TV Guide MagazineMatt RoushNov 17, 2016
Season 1 Review: Wonderfully anecdotal and bursting with classic music of many eras, this has a great beat and you can learn from it. [7 - 20 Nov 2016, p.13]
58
The A.V. ClubDavid AnthonyNov 14, 2016
Season 1 Review: The series wavers, in tone, narrative style, and approach, unable to hold those high notes for very long. Read full review
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