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82 out of 100

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  • Summary: The second album for the singer-songwriter from New Jersey is just seven tracks long.
  • Record Label: Ba Da Bing Records
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Folk
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The A.V. Club
    Dec 21, 2010
    83
    Epic might be a transitional work, but it finds Van Etten moving toward a strong, exciting sound.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Dec 21, 2010
    80
    The songs are still simple, but they're delivered with a sophistication only hinted at on her debut.
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Dec 23, 2010
    80
    Epic pulls from more corners. The voice at the center isn't arresting, exactly, but in the end that's unimportant. You'll want to stay.

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  1. ShepRock
    10
    Song for song, this is one of the most powerful 32 minutes of music from 2010. Van Etten's songs are spiritual folk-rock love songs which are made for couples to earnestly share their deepest thoughts while enjoying a good bottle of wine and a long, warm winter bath.… Expand
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