North Star Deserter
by Vic Chesnutt
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. BrandonM.
    Oct 20, 2007
    10
    Brilliant album from Vic. He has a talented pool of musicians here backing him up, but it's his lyrics that shine here. Definitely his best thus far this decade.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    80
    On North Star Deserter, the musicians working with Vic Chesnutt serve as collaborators rather than simple accompanists, and they've truly brought out the best in one another; this is powerful, adventurous music that's as challenging as it is beautiful, and ranks with Chesnutt's finest work to date.
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  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    80
    North Star Deserter is serious music, and commands a certain amount of attention.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    80
    The surging crescendos and improv freedom give his wordy songs a refreshing dynamic that could gain the 41-year-old folk troubadour an entirely new audience.
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