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The Animal Years - Josh Ritter
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80 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

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  • Summary: Brian Deck (Modest Mouse) produced the Idaho singer-songwriter's fourth album and major-label debut.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    He finally has the sumptuous, sweeping arrangements to go along with his ruminative road stories and stream-of-consciousness, Dylanesque folk. [14 Apr 2006, p.86]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    91
    An album that sounds simultaneously deeply personal and in tune with confusing times.
  3. Slant Magazine
    60
    Animal Years sounds unsettled: the arrangements are far too bombastic for this record's purposes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. TheDaveHimself
    10
    My personal favorite album of all time, closely followed by Dylan's Blood on the Tracks. I can't stress enough how important it is to listen to these songs.… Expand
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  2. Patrick
    10
    Exceptional! I bought the CD after hearing "Girl In the War" on the radio. The song really caught my ear and I was intrigued with the lyrics. After listening to a few more cuts on I-tunes I decided to buy the CD. I'm extremely glad I did! I love this CD! I am now a Josh Ritter fan and can't wait to hear his next effort.… Expand
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  3. TecloE
    0
    Horrible music.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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