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8.3 out of 10

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  • Summary: This double CD set contains unreleased and rare tracks from singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Paste Magazine
    86
    That sense of musical evolution makes Around the Well a particularly compelling listening, and Beam's sensitive readings of songs by Stereolab, the Flaming Lips, the Postal Service, and New Order show how sturdy his sound can be, as he translates them to quieter settings without losing their heraldic sentiments.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Resplendent with Beam's raw, whispered tones and snatched memories wrapped in the warmth and emotional calamity Iron And Wine are known for, it's vintage stuff.
  3. Mojo
    60
    Much here stands in marked contrast to that lushly arranged benchmark ["The Shepherd's Dog"]. [Jul 2009, p.114]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. DanielB
    10
    Amazing, heart-wrenching stuff. Both Cds are terrific but I really recommend giving "The Trapeze Swinger" a listen. It's longer than "Stairway" but it's amazing.… Expand
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  2. BillS
    8
    A strong compilation of out of print and previously unreleased material.
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