Soundbreaking

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 14, 2016
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Nov 14, 2016
    90
    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.
  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Nov 14, 2016
    83
    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.
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Nov 17, 2016
    80
    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]
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  5. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: David Anthony
    Nov 14, 2016
    58
    The series wavers, in tone, narrative style, and approach, unable to hold those high notes for very long.