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New Musical Express

An astonishing debut of cosmic country noir. [28 Aug 2004, p.57]

Billboard

Every so often an artist will release a debut record that has seemingly come from nowhere; you question where this person has been all your life, and how come it took so long for this to get out.

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Under The Radar

Hinson's meditations on sorrow, regreat and hope are wrapped in textures upon textures of multi-instrumental feeling. [#9]

Mojo

The album... is one of such remarkable beauty. [Oct 2004, p.96]

The Guardian

Hinson sings with the heart-stopping world-weariness of a man at least twice his meagre 22 years, often with only the most delicate accompaniment.

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Uncut

An ambitious but striking debut. [Sep 2004, p.108]

Pitchfork

Musically, this debut is lovingly and exactingly orchestrated with an array of instruments-- not just the usual piano, cello, and drums, but also flute, organ, melodica, and horns-- that subtly shade the songs' emotions. Strangely, however, Hinson entertains few possibilities and seems to rely too heavily on his acoustic guitar to shape the tracks.

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Q Magazine

The beautiful lap steel and accordion arrangement of Beneath The Rose, majestic duet I Still Remember and lilting waltz Stand In My Way only make the roaring violence of On My Way more startling. [Sep 2004, p.126]

Almost Cool

If you were a bit let down by the last Bright Eyes album (as I was), this is a release that should get you excited again.

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Junkmedia

Impressive despite its occasional lack of maturity.

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PopMatters

It's possible that 13 songs are too much for the sort of vision that Hinson is chasing, but it's a fine heartfelt effort that rewards as richly as it disappoints.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes

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David W gave it a10:
Just brilliant.

dawn gave it a10:
addictive album from a very personable guy,had to ration my listening to once a day so i didn't o.d

Claire W gave it a10:
A striking debut, beautiful, unusual...just as impressive live

sue m gave it a10:
My daughter and i heard this playing in a store and bought it, we both love it, and intend to buy it for friends he deserves to be better known

Jenny L gave it a10:
Beautiful....

Lisa D gave it an8:
Wow, one of the best of the year so far. Impressive debut.

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