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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Negative: 1 out of 24
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  1. Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Chris Stapleton is able to separate himself from the pack in his debut album with innovative songs that stay true to the genre and put his striking vocal ability on display.
  2. Feb 17, 2016
    9
    This album is quiet something. Chris Stapleton's voice is amazing. Every song is different from the other. Takes you away. What a great piece of art. Thank you
  3. Jan 17, 2016
    10
    Wow. Fantastic debut album which will renew your faith in authentic country music which can appeal to any music lover. Songwriting, performance, sound, in fact everything really is a home run. Chris has an awfully impressive voice, which is used to great affect on these country tunes. This falls closer into the alt/outlaw country vein, but does not have a foot completely in eitherWow. Fantastic debut album which will renew your faith in authentic country music which can appeal to any music lover. Songwriting, performance, sound, in fact everything really is a home run. Chris has an awfully impressive voice, which is used to great affect on these country tunes. This falls closer into the alt/outlaw country vein, but does not have a foot completely in either camp. The songs run the gamut from dark to sunny and cover a variety of topics. Tennessee Whiskey, When the Stars Come Out, Outlaw State of Mind, and Might As Well Get Stoned are about as good as it can get. The other tracks are no slouches either. Get this record! Expand
  4. Jul 19, 2016
    9
    No doubt about it, Chris Stapleton is an amazing artist. I love his singing voice, because it has so much soul and depth. Chris Stapleton is a breath of fresh air in the world of country music and this strong debut album proves that. For awhile, it seemed like country music was disassociating from it's roots. Now, I'm glad we finally have a truely talented artist who has reminded us whatNo doubt about it, Chris Stapleton is an amazing artist. I love his singing voice, because it has so much soul and depth. Chris Stapleton is a breath of fresh air in the world of country music and this strong debut album proves that. For awhile, it seemed like country music was disassociating from it's roots. Now, I'm glad we finally have a truely talented artist who has reminded us what country music and music in general is really about. It's about soul, conviction, and passion. With that being said, my favorite songs on this album are: His cover of Tennessee Whiskey, Fire Away, and of course the title track just to name a few. Overall, this is an amazing album, and only time will tell if it will become a classic. If you haven't heard this album, I highly recommend it. :) Expand
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85

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Jan 27, 2016
    90
    Traveller isn't just an exercise in classic country revivalism; like Sturgill Simpson before him (with whom he shares a producer in Dave Cobb), Stapleton has taken the old tools and crafted something that feels as new as tomorrow morning.
  2. 70
    Whether or not country is your genre of choice, it’s hard to knock Stapleton’s ability or skill on Traveller.
  3. Jan 13, 2016
    80
    It is the 12 songs he wrote and co-wrote that sparkle.