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77 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: The 54-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his first album of new material since 1997's Grammy-winning 'Hourglass.' Russ Titleman produces.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PopMatters
    90
    In some sense, it is true that any of these new songs could fit comfortably among his earlier works. Yet now there is an even more polished grace to the undertakings, as if age and experience have refined and further honed what already was smooth.
  2. Q Magazine
    80
    An album of rich, subtle melodies, championship-level guitar playing and lyrical depth. [Sep 2002, p.115]
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  3. Blender
    60
    The details on October Road are exquisite, especially his tricky singing and deft acoustic guitar. [#9, p.155]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. SallyP.
    10
    I agree and I LOVE James Taylor!!!!!!! He is the artist and musician who inspired me to play the guitar!!!
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  2. BobJ.
    9
    What a brilliant CD - I knew some of the tracks before the issue of the CD, but was very pleasantly surprised by the final cut.
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  3. VinceE
    9
    My rating description would sound like I was reviewing a fine wine. JT music is aging to perfection. He is getting richer and fuller in style and sound. As always, he makes a classic song shine anew.… Expand
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