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Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings
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Positive: 26 out of 28
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Mixed: 1 out of 28
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Negative: 1 out of 28
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Feb 2, 2014This is one of my all-time favorite albums. Every song is in my Top 100 playlist. If I was on a deserted island I would take this album with me. This is as real, pure, soulful, and honest as music can get. The partnership of JW & JPW's voices is perfection and their songwriting leaves nothing lacking. The covers are pure icing!
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Nov 19, 2013I couldn't believe it when I first listened to them that this is just their debut album. They sound like they have been making music for decades now. The tracks are all produced beautifully with Joy's and John's vocals mix in just the right amount of harmonization. Barton Hollow is absolutely one of the best folk releases in years.
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Nov 17, 2012One of the best debuts in years, The Civil Wars are branded as country, but that
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Jan 20, 2012The Civil Wars build off of Allison Kraus and The Swell Season in a very effective way. The ballads are lovely and carefully crafted. In today's music, it is very refreshing to hear a girl/guy duo sing together with such great songwriting. We need more of these collaborations in today's music.
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Awards & Rankings
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MojoApr 25, 2012Two gorgeously restless, swarthy voices destined to be together. [May 2012, p.92]
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Q MagazineApr 13, 2012Deeply unengaging. [May 2012, p.94]
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Mar 30, 2012A timeless, anachronistic record, Barton Hollow could be from 30 years ago, or it could be from 30 years hence.