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Asking For Flowers - Kathleen Edwards
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74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics What's this?

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the singer from Canada was coproduced with Jim Scott.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Drowned In Sound
    80
    The Hamilton, Canada-based songstress has creamed together her best set yet. In Asking For Flowers, Edwards is uncompromising, but sombre.
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    Asking for Flowers leaves no doubt that Kathleen Edwards has arrived and made an album that's funny, startling, poignant, and (once again) worthy of repeated play.
  3. Uncut
    60
    Her blowsy voice now seems happier in those quieter settings. [May 2008, p.104]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. OthoS.
    10
    I must agree with Adam A. I usually loathe country, alt- or otherwise. I don't even like Neko Case, except for her New Pornos work. Nevertheless, this CD has not left my changer and/or iPod playlist for a month. I saw her at the Metro in Chicago last Saturday, and she is even better live.… Expand
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  2. JarmoT.
    10
    Stunning CD! Great voice and great songs.
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  3. AdamA.
    9
    I've never rated before, but I just have to say how great this album is. Hooks in every bar like it's the bad part of town, an unfinished voice that tells you this is a real person, and hit after hit after hit. I just can't stop listening to it. I may have to start calling myself a fan of alt-country. Some of the songs are more touchy-feely than I like, but nearly every one is a gem.… Expand
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