Pushin' Against a Stone

Valerie June - Pushin' Against a Stone
Critic Score
Based on 9 reviews
2013 Ratings: #73 / 1115
User Score
Based on 30 ratings
Liked by 2 people
August 13, 2013 / Release Date
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musicmagpie55
72

Valerie June's album is an exploratory record that examines personal struggle through different American genres. There are elements of blues, rock, pop, and folk all conjoined into a gorgeous and powerful statement of black femininity. Beyond June's classic songwriting skills, Dan Auerbach's electric production and some welcomed guest spots make Pushin' Against a Stone a vital listen, one that gets better with repeated play.

There are many special moments on the album that show off June's ... read more

tha138
82

Apart from being extremely beautiful, Valerie June has a great voice and, with Dan Auerbach's valuable help, she releases her professional debut, rootsy and affectionate, that respects the past and enjoys the present.

pedropinkman
80

Feels a bit premature to give it an 8 but fukkit this is good

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Track List

  1. Workin' Woman Blues
  2. Somebody To Love
  3. The Hour
  4. Twined & Twisted
  5. Wanna Be On Your Mind 
  6. Tennessee Time
  7. Pushin' Against A Stone
  8. Trials, Troubles, Tribulations
  9. You Can't Be Told 
  10. Shotgun
  11. On My Way / Somebody To Love (Acoustic Version)
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Added on: August 12, 2013