Pasted. 24. July 2020ByByBen Salmond. 24. July 2020"Lori McKenna Digs Deep Into Family Dynamics on The Balladeer ... The renowned Massachusetts songwriter's latest album spills over with wisdom".Read review
AllMusic2020ByByTimothy Monger2020"Drawn from her seemingly bottomless well of quality material, Lori McKenna returns with The Balladeer, her eleventh album and third in collaboration with producer Dave Cobb. While astute personal observations and intimate storytelling have long been hallmarks of her songwriting, the Boston native somehow manages to peel away previously unexamined layers on this deeply personal set".Read review
Popmattersd. 28. July 2020ByBySteve Horowitzd. 28. July 2020"The Balladeer will only help cement Lori McKenna's reputation as one of America's finest musical artists. These 10 songs will bring a tear to your eye and remain stuck in your brain".Read review