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- Summary: George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire.
- Record Label: Lost Highway
- Genre(s): Rock, Country, Singer-Songwriter
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 11
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Mixed: 2 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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Entertainment WeeklyMerritt's voice is a magical combination of cool reserve and effortless warmth. [20/27 Aug 2004, p.123]
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Tambourine is a remarkably mature, confident, and commanding release that defines then rides its groove with no low points.
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Finds her pushing her already considerable talents to new heights.
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Merritt is all over the place on this album, but the songs cohere into a single artistic statement marked by consistent craftsmanship and passionate performance.
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Merritt has a long way to go before she runs the risk of being mistaken for A-league stars like Emmylou Harris and Dusty Springfield. But that we can speculate about her one day achieving that status is itself a tremendous compliment.
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Rolling StoneThere's not a dud among the dozen tracks. [16 Sep 2004, p.81]
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BlenderSturdy (and bland) anthems built on overused U2 chords and several barnstorming R&B vamps notable for thowback horn riffs and Aretha Franklin-style backing vocals. [Sep 2004, p.138]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 6
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Mixed: 0 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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BobMar 8, 2005
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RobMDec 14, 2004
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ChrisKFeb 7, 2005
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MarkESep 24, 2004
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AndySFeb 21, 2005
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JeffZSep 1, 2004
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