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Transfiguration Of Vincent
by M. Ward
A former member of the San Luis Obispo, Calif. trio Rodriguez, singer-songwriter M. Ward gained a bit of a following while supporting Bright Eyes on tour in 2002, and has drawn comparisons to Giant Sand, Tom Waits, and Grandaddy. This is his third solo release.
| LABEL: |
Merge |
| RELEASE DATE: |
18 March 2003 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Indie, Rock |
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90
Amazon.com
There's not a weak moment on this dark-horse gem of a disc.
86
Stylus Magazine
Ward’s controlled voice never falters or fails, which makes his words of wisdom drill into the soul with unquestionable power.
80
Blender
As familiar as alt-country has become, Ward makes it worthwhile again. [#16, p.125]
80
Uncut
Another masterclass in deft guitar picking, smudged with piano, harmonica and a voice like honey drizzled onto a dry creekbed. [Jun 2003, p.93]
80
PopMatters
Ward creates a full, alluring atmosphere that will recall for listeners all sorts of classic American music, real, remembered and imagined.
80
Mojo
Frustratingly short of utter genius, but largely lovely too. [May 2003, p.102]
80
All Music Guide
Transfiguration is a quiet record and might lose some listeners in it's sleepy summer melancholy, but M. Ward is the real deal.
80
Dusted Magazine
at you have here is the exact opposite of a period piece: it's new but it feels old, it's here but it's nowhere, it's now but it's forever. Whatever, wherever, and whenever it is, though, it's lovely.
80
Q Magazine
A rich quilt of Americana, as if the folk, country and rock strands were brought together in a starlit saloon somewhere near the border. [Jun 2003, p.106]
80
The Wire
This is a dark night of the soul record, a distant country cousin of Young's Tonight's The Night, but it feels flooded with light and air and space. [#232, p.73]
70
Magnet
Ward's far-ranging sound transcends the room.... If only his lyrics were as fresh. [#58, p.106]
70
Alternative Press
M. Ward's creations have the fragility of drawings made in the dust that's settled on a china cabinet. [Apr 2003, p.87]
70
Under The Radar
Ward injects a welcome dose of melody and sonic adventurism into the sagging lo-fi singer/songwriter genre. [#5, p.108]
The average user rating for this album is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
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