The Brag And Cuss
by Rocky Votolato
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Jun 19, 2007
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Even with the band, what comes through most clearly is Votolato's voice, which is better than ever here, rough and emotive, honest to a fault.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    The Brag And Cuss gently pulses with tasteful power. [Jul 2007, p.168]
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  3. Amazon.com
    80
    A travel kaleidoscope of a neverending road passing by the window.
  5. Under The Radar
    50
    In the end the memorable moments of this fans-only effort are largely drowned out by the all encompassing sameness of the remainder. [#17, p.96]
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  6. The A.V. Club
    75
    Votolato's raspy voice and full arrangements bring depth to lopers like "Lilly White" and "Before You Were Born," making this record charmingly earthbound.
  7. Paste Magazine
    70
    At worst, the brag & cuss is overly affected (with its multiple “only whiskey can kill the pain” references), but at best, it’s completely disarming.
  8. cokemachineglow
    70
    While it never outshines the alt-country canon that precedes it, The Brag & Cuss is a welcome addition to the genre, an album that understands its influences and rarely oversteps the boundaries they’ve set.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. ryanw
    Jul 23, 2007
    9
    Its just like the other Rocky albums in that you get drawn in by a few songs and then you cant stop.
  2. KirkM.
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    Its picks up where Makers left off, and in true Rocky style, he once again outdoes himself. Great Album start to finish.
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