Exclaim!d. 25. May 2016ByByMatt Williamsd. 25. May 2016"Masterpiece may be flawed, but try to think of a magnum opus, or a life, that isn't. The most exciting part is that it's likely Big Thief's best is yet to come".Read review
Glide Magazined. 27. May 2016ByByCaitlin Teibloomd. 27. May 2016"Masterpiece is a strong first album from a talented Brooklyn four-piece, and despite its statement-making title, it comes across more as a sturdy foundation for a wonderful musical career. If you seek a summer record that will fill you with peace or power, Masterpiece will deliver it".Read review
AllMusic2016ByByMarcy Donelson2016"Rhythmically a balanced mix of energetic grooves and melancholy explorations, the album is wall-to-wall artful expression that finds a songwriter thriving as part of a four-piece".Read review