From the Top of Willamette Mountain
by Joshua James
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. PopMatters
    Feb 14, 2013
    70
    The biggest complaint about From the Top of Willamette Mountain is that it could have been tightened up a bit more, it’s safe to say that James is an impressive songwriter, a considerable skill to have given how easy it is to churn out singer/songwriter folk these days.
  2. Consequence
    Dec 19, 2012
    60
    The range of effects the place has on the folk singer resulted in his most resonant work yet.
  3. Mojo
    Dec 17, 2012
    80
    From the Top is a mix of folk and rock and Americana, but James bends them all into new and daring shapes. [Jan 2013, p.95]
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  5. Uncut
    Dec 12, 2012
    30
    From the Top of Willamette Mountain sounds more confident than the UK debut he released earlier this year.
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  6. American Songwriter
    Dec 12, 2012
    70
    James has crafted an envelope of sound to bolster his unique, almost choirboy styled vocals, that's easy to tumble into.
  7. The Guardian
    Dec 12, 2012
    60
    [There's] an earnestness that often comes across as maudlin.
  8. DIY Magazine
    Dec 12, 2012
    60
    Joshua James' second release of 2012 is a thoughtful and pleasantly warm collection of songs that are steeped in the sound of Americana.

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