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In The Reins [EP] - Iron & Wine + Calexico
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77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Drawer B
    90
    Gorgeous, lush, and surprisingly optimistic.
  2. Pitchfork
    85
    Whether or not Iron & Wine and Calexico ever choose to follow this up with another collaboration (fingers crossed), it's clear that both acts are stronger for having worked with the other.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    A pleasant curiosity. [#11, p.117]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. radar
    10
    Why don't all artists only release EP's? This is how it's supposed to be done. Only 7 tracks - only quality!
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  2. StevenL
    9
    I'd never heard of Calexico prior to this release, but I must say that the two bands certainly compliment eachother (unless Calexico is AMAZING by themselves, which they very well could be). It's short, but hell, it's an EP. Very satisfying.… Expand
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  3. CherylP
    9
    I've always liked Calexico and I've enjoyed some of Iron & Wine, but Iron & Wine can sometimes be too sleepy for me. This collaboration is truly beautiful.… Expand
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