29 - Ryan Adams
Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Uncut
    100
    Nope, this is not easy listening, yet he's never made a more beautiful album. [Jan 2006, p.108]
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  2. Dot Music
    90
    At last Ryan Adams has made a record every bit as good as his heroes.
  3. cokemachineglow
    90
    Taken all together, 29 is a staggering piece.
  4. Q Magazine
    90
    This is Adams at his most concise and focused. [Jan 2006, p.122]
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User Score
8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. chrisa
    10
    You can judge this album in many ways, but go lie on your bed, at 2.30 in the morning, turn off your light, and just listen. you will then hear the brilliance… Full Review »
  2. js
    10
    lyrically amazing. brilliant.
  3. TheDaveHimself
    9
    This is where he may have peaked. Great selection of songs, all blending well with one another. Complete record from head to toe. Moody, atmospheric, it almost reminds me of a Neil Young album. Say, After the Gold Rush. I don't know. I love both.… Full Review »
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