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His strongest album since he delved into unabashed crossover with Fresh Horses.
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As a final statement from one of the most important artists of the last decade, it's not exactly earth-shattering. But this eclectic, personal and heartfelt Scarecrow is still outstanding in its field.
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If this is indeed a swan song for Brooks, it's like calling it a career with a championship-winning shot at the buzzer.
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Scarecrow is a fine album, one that can be placed favorably next to Brooks' career milestones No Fences and Ropin' the Wind.
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As if hell-bent on rewarding brand loyalty, however, Brooks does himself in by recycling his typical subjects.
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Q MagazineScarecrow's sense of defeat actually makes it a better record. [Jan 2002, p.96]
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Entertainment WeeklyWhile the rhythm numbers settle into an amiable groove, the singer occasionally sinks under the gravity of pensive ballads that seldom rise above melodrama. [7 Dec 2001, p.105]
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Country's biggest commodity takes the easy way out with a meticulously picked and produced batch of tunes (see: safe) that would be impossible to screw up.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 8
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Mixed: 1 out of 8
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Negative: 2 out of 8
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PatHFeb 12, 2007WE 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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DanielleA.Aug 20, 2002I love Garth Brooks and its not right for this to be his even alleged last album. Great CD!!
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MikeK.Nov 22, 2001Great Album. Great mix of ballads and upbeat songs. Beer Run is something special. Great CD, hope it isn't his last.