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Children Running Through - Patty Griffin
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87 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Summary: Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    It's the showcase of a confident singer successfully diversifying. [9 Feb 2007, p.72]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    91
    For the most part, Children Running Through is Griffin at her most complete, using elements from her favorite genres to support simple songs that follow the up-sloping contours of her phenomenal voice.
  3. All Music Guide
    90
    Children Running Through is Patty Griffin's masterpiece thus far.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. ChrisH.
    10
    This album means a lot to me - the first ten tracks are a revelation and the rest still ranks among the best songs I heard this year.
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  2. [Anonymous]
    5
    Big Patty fan, didn't care for this album. Of course, I long for the Living With Ghosts/Flaming Red era. Alas, this album is (agreed) short on melody and more sparse in its lyrics, unlike most Patty Griffin albums which are very relatable.… Expand
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  3. PatrickO
    2
    Really sorta bland...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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