Black is the eighth studio album by American country music artist Dierks Bentley.

[2] Black garnered positive reviews from critics, praising the blend of classic and modern country aesthetics and its exploration of mature themes.

In a statement about the album, Bentley said that although it bears the maiden name of his wife Cassidy, it tells a universal tale of hookups, breakups, and everything in between, shining a light on the things that occur after the sun goes down.

"[4] Indicating in a review by Rolling Stone, Stephen L. Betts says, "But what lifts Black past merely being a good concept album is an old-school musicality that never takes a backseat to modern-country conventionality.

"[9] Stephen Thomas Erlewine, doing the review for AllMusic, describes, "It's mood music, sometimes playing as smooth as a seduction but better suited for moments of introspection when you're surrounded by a crowd and need to isolate.

"[5] Reviewing the album from Newsday, Glenn Gamboa writes, "expertly weaving styles and storytelling tricks to build memorable tales to sing along with.