At The End Of Paths Taken
by Cowboy Junkies
  • Record Label: Zoe
  • Release Date: Apr 17, 2007
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Paste Magazine
    70
    Good songs make for good Cowboy Junkies albums, and the ratio here tilts in their favor. [May 2007, p.60]
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  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    The unexpected bit is that there are a couple of tracks where the Junkies appear to be making a move from their brooding ballad comfort zone toward brooding bluesy shuffles that very nearly get funky.
  3. AllMusic
    70
    What At the End of Paths Taken means for the Cowboy Junkies: it's like a renaissance.
  5. Amazon.com
    70
    There are moments of light and hope on At the End of Paths Taken, but overall it is a deliriously dark and brooding album.
  6. Billboard
    70
    Songs so intimate that they sound like singer Margo Timmins could be whispering them in your ear remain the group's hallmark, but the delivery continues to grow more sophisticated. [21 Apr 2007]
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  7. Pitchfork
    31
    On Paths Taken, the Junkies sound like a band battling obsolescence and trying entirely too hard to make an impression as an inventive and therefore relevant band.
  8. Q Magazine
    40
    While elegantly arranged and rendered with passion, this is unlikely to convert those deaf to formulaic Americana. [Apr 2007, p.117]
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  9. Rolling Stone
    40
    Even when the Junkies rock out a little... they're pretty bland. [19 Apr 2007, p.63]
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  10. Uncut
    60
    These 11 new songs will do little to dispel the view that the band are fatally addicted to self-indulgent navel-gazing, but it's still beautifully recorded, and played with exquisite tact and precision. [May 2007, p.88]
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  11. PopMatters
    70
    Paths is probably the group’s most sonically accomplished disc yet.

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. RussellL.
    Jul 16, 2007
    9
    heartfelt, loving, and thoughtful. What more could you want?
  2. CraigO.
    May 25, 2007
    7
    An average, but satisfying effort. By the way, Ms. Timmon's husband is not Paul Simon, but Graham Henderson, President of the Canadian An average, but satisfying effort. By the way, Ms. Timmon's husband is not Paul Simon, but Graham Henderson, President of the Canadian Recording Industry Association.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    May 8, 2007
    8
    Despite the critics' reviews, this is another strong CJ album. Their sound is subdued and the vocals are silk, like always. If subtle, Despite the critics' reviews, this is another strong CJ album. Their sound is subdued and the vocals are silk, like always. If subtle, smart, melodic alt.rock is boring, then the cowboy junkies are guilty.… Full Review »
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