Red Barked Tree
by Wire
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Mar 2, 2011
    60
    Maybe with less to prove, the shapeshifters make some of their prettiest music ever here; apocalyptic vibe notwithstanding.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 9, 2011
    60
    Veteran art-punks reinvent themselves 35 years on. [Feb. 2011, p. 125]
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  3. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 11, 2011
    60
    This is just another competent rock record in hock to the band Wire used to be.
  5. Alternative Press
    Jan 11, 2011
    60
    Red Barked Tree is something of a letdown, oddly placid and even soothing. [Feb 2011, p.90]
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  6. AllMusic
    Jan 10, 2011
    60
    Red Barked Tree is another strong effort, and while Wire is still making music that shatters expectations, after 30 years they're sounding a lot like the mainstream rockers they once despised.

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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Hackskeptic
    May 30, 2011
    8
    If you're looking for a trip down Nostalgia Avenue then you'll be sadly disappointed. If you're looking for invigorating, ambitious andIf you're looking for a trip down Nostalgia Avenue then you'll be sadly disappointed. If you're looking for invigorating, ambitious and infectious alternative rock then...BINGO!!! http://hackskeptic.com… Full Review »
  2. Deathromp
    Feb 20, 2011
    6
    Initially I came across Pink Flag after a recommendation from Evan Dando of the Lemonheads (my second personal encounter, but I digress) - IInitially I came across Pink Flag after a recommendation from Evan Dando of the Lemonheads (my second personal encounter, but I digress) - I canâ… Full Review »
  3. jackkenichis
    Jan 24, 2011
    6
    Since the creation of their own record label â
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