I Must Be Dreaming

Pitchfork 7.2/10 After more than a decade away, Brittany Howard’s influential rock band still has a knack for righteous, retro catharsis, but the signature moves can’t help but feel a little safe.

The Line of Best Fit 8/10 After such a long time away, I Must Be Dreaming feels organic and not forced in any way. This record is one that will happily sit alongside their prior work and Howard’s solo releases, a testament to their synergy and craft.

NME 3.5/5 The trio’s long-awaited comeback is a paean to domestic bliss and a lament for Trump’s America, though it works better as the former.

Rolling Stone 3.5/5 On the group's first album in more than a decade, the Shakes sound like old friends exploring new sounds.

Slant 3.5/5 The album’s sonic milieu is a fitting callback to another period of social upheaval.

Hot Press 8.0/10 Impressive return from Brittany Howard & Co.