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"Barefoot In The Head" is the fifth full-length studio release for the blues rock band The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, released July 21st, 2017 on the Megaforce label.
At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from critics, the album received an average score of 86, based on 4 reviews, indicating "Universal acclaim".
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There's an elastic ease to its dusky grooves, grooves rooted in long-players from the dawn of the '70s. Sure, it's a throwback sensibility but the Chris Robinson Brotherhood aren't revivalists; they're torchbearers, carrying hippie blues traditions into a new century. A close listen of Barefoot in the Head reveals the new things the CRB bring to the table, namely a facility with funk ("Behold the Seer," "Blue Star Woman") and an ability to turn a smeary sunset into a warm psychedelic bath ("Glow"), but they are also expert in the old ways, as evidenced by the rustic charm on "High Is Not the Top." No matter how much the Chris Robinson Brotherhood emphasize vibe, the group doesn't disregard songs; the songs are nimble and open-ended, inviting exploration but also ready to be played simply. The result is the CRB's best record to date: one that captures their trippy side as easily as it showcases their sturdy foundation. AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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