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Golden/Kylie Minogue
The amazing thing about the album, and about Minogue, is that she pulls off the country as well as she's pulled off new wave, disco, electro, murder ballads, and everything else she's done in her long career. Golden is an odd detour for Minogue, and it's hard to imagine that the record will get much traction on the country side of the equation -- there's a strong chance her less devoted fans might find the new sound a little too much. As an artistic statement, it's pretty darn bold, though, and proves that she's still game for just about anything and able to make whatever she does sound exactly like herself. --Allmusic
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Rearview Town/Jason Aldean
An album Aldean says is about putting things behind you and looking ahead, Rearview Town amps up the production value with plenty of country-rock arena anthems he’s known for as well as showcases the singer’s vulnerabilities....Throughout the 15 tracks, the singer also demonstrates his ability to blend multiple genres all while putting his distinct stamp on every song. --Sounds Like Nashville
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Find A Light/Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke are traditionalists through and through, carrying the flame for good old-fashioned American rock & roll. Now that they're closing in on their 20th anniversary, Blackberry Smoke sound like veterans in the best possible sense. As a band, they carry their chops and muscle with casual authority, letting the leathery rhythms speak as loudly as the songs themselves. And Charlie Starr's songs are sturdy things, crafted with care and evoking the past without being beholden to it. The result is a splendid little record that simultaneously feels brand new and like a lost gem.--Allmusic
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I can only imagine/MercyMe
Released to coincide with a 2018 film based on the story behind "I Can Only Imagine," the 13-track set spans the band's entire career and also includes a newly recorded version of its title track, which was used in the movie.
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America/30 Seconds to Mars
"For many fans, the lack of rock aggression will prove divisive, and yet for the longtime faithful who are as devoted to the Mars gospel as the band itself, America should be appreciated as a bold and risky move." --Allmusic
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