"As the most prominent artist in this twilight-tailgate age, Luke Bryan's never embarrassed himself. He's chosen good material and done right by it. But Kill the Lights sees him both at an apex and a crossroads: Next year he'll be 40, and even if bro-country continues to stave off sonic challengers, we'll let him throw only so many more parties. One wonders how much further afield his pop instincts will take him".