Ash Wednesday
by Elvis Perkins
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Feb 20, 2007
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. musicOMH.com
    60
    When so many performers are trying to push the boundaries, sometimes it's nice to have something so plain and straightforward.
  2. The A.V. Club
    58
    Ultimately, though, there's no transcendence for Perkins or the listener, making Ash Wednesday a tough listen with limited rewards.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. JoeyS
    Apr 26, 2007
    10
    Album of the year. A must own...
  2. andreb
    Apr 16, 2007
    10
    Saw him open in Montreal on Friday April 13, 2007 for Clap your hand. He blew me away. I got his cd and it is truly great. Reminds me of David Gray.
  3. vanessab
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    Ash Wednesday is written with lyrics that are poetic and ponderous yet limpid like the music itself. Nothing feels fake in his voice or his Ash Wednesday is written with lyrics that are poetic and ponderous yet limpid like the music itself. Nothing feels fake in his voice or his lyrics or his music. Its truely a classic you'll find different meanings to in different stages or moments in your life.… Full Review »
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