Scarecrow - Garth Brooks
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  • Summary: Working again with longtime producer Allen Reynolds, Brooks' first country-pop album in four years includes duets with George Jones and Trisha Yearwood. If Brooks' claims are to be believed, this will also be his farewell album.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. His strongest album since he delved into unabashed crossover with Fresh Horses.
  2. Scarecrow's sense of defeat actually makes it a better record. [Jan 2002, p.96]
  3. As if hell-bent on rewarding brand loyalty, however, Brooks does himself in by recycling his typical subjects.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. PatH
    10
    WE miss you, Gartrh, but this is an excellent note to leave on. This album stands up strong next to No Fences!
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  2. DanielleA.
    10
    I love Garth Brooks and its not right for this to be his even alleged last album. Great CD!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MikeK.
    9
    Great Album. Great mix of ballads and upbeat songs. Beer Run is something special. Great CD, hope it isn't his last.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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