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Alternative PressMay 31, 2012Each track is different from the last, yet the album maintains a cohesive identity. [Jun 2012, p.76]
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Jun 5, 2012A mongrel that rewards repeated spins with an understanding of Branan's many influences and an appreciation for his largely impressionistic, thought- provoking words.
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May 31, 2012It's not an entirely off-putting mix, but it's only after a few songs that one starts to get a handle on what Branan's up to.
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MagnetJun 13, 2012The best moments are soft and strange. "The Corner" is a fabulous piece of folk understatement and emotional ambiguity, while the brilliant "Freefall" showcases Branan's willingness to stretch his voice to odd, ugly places in the service of transcendence. [No.88 p.53]
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May 31, 2012Mutt is a mess of an album, but I mean that in the best way possible.
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May 31, 2012Mutt is undoubtedly the best Branan release to date, a shiny new jewel in the Bloodshot Records crown that will no doubt clutter the upper reaches of many a Best Of 2012 list.
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Q MagazineJul 25, 2012That [metal] grind is almost gone from Mutt in favor of a more mellowed mainstream sound, but his storytelling style has become razor sharp. [Aug 2012, p.95]
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UncutAug 2, 2012Mutt offers a terrific spread of styles. [Sep 2012, p.73]