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PopMatters
d. 28. Feb. 2020
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Michael Elliott
d. 28. Feb. 2020
"American Standard is ultimately for those who see James Taylor's name on the cover, read the songs listed on the back, and can immediately hear how they will sound in their head. Throughout most of the album, the sound in their head won't be wrong. After all, it's a James Taylor album of American standards for Pete's sake, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's as easy as falling off a log".
AllMusic
2020
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Timothy Monger
2020
"Horns and lush backing vocals do appear here and there, as does a slightly misguided dip into a borderline cartoonish vocal baritone on the otherwise strong "Ol' Man River," but the best parts of American Standard occur in the intimate moments that constitute Taylor's wheelhouse and of which there are more than enough to satisfy".
The Young Folks
d. 8. Mar. 2020
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Ryan Feyre
d. 8. Mar. 2020
"Nothing on American Standard is egregiously bad, but none of it tremendously stands out either. A lot of these songs spin around in my head like one assembly line full of decade-defining parts ... My grandmother would've enjoyed this album if she were still here. Taylor stills showcases the ability to demonstrate empathy from the simple glow of his amicable voice".