Wheelhouse

Brad Paisley - Wheelhouse
Critic Score
Based on 6 reviews
2013 Ratings: #729 / 1115
User Score
Based on 16 ratings
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albumreviewguy
61

I didn’t think this album could change quality so drastically. And yet…

Ok so you’re probably wondering, Evan, why did you review Brad Paisley’s Wheelhouse? Well it’s mostly because of one song but we’ll get to that. Now despite the infamy of that track there are actually just some nice country tunes on here like the opening track “Southern Comfort Zone” with it’s soaring melodies and great production. As well as “Beat This ... read more

dangerousfoam
70

This album is overlong and occasionally cringe-worthy ("Accidental Racist" in particular) but the highlights are surprisingly pleasant. The just-about left-of-center "Southern Comfort Zone" is at times a retread on the same stereotypes Paisley's been hawking for years but the melodies soar and the production is impeccable. "Officially Alive" on paper would make me roll my eyes, simply because it's a song about how you're apparently the walking dead until you have ... read more

VIbesRUs
28

"You are only as strong as your weakest link"
Never had felt so applicable here.

"Accidental Racist" may be the worst song ever created and I cannot in good conscience rate this album higher than 30.

It's like enjoying a 5 course meal but then your waiter hands you a plate of poop...
Are you really going to give them a positive Yelp review?

EDIT: I can't even give it a 30.

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Added on: June 25, 2013