The Animal Years
by Josh Ritter
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Apr 11, 2006
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38

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  1. TecloE
    Apr 29, 2006
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    Horrible music.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best Album of 2006
92
#92 Most Shared Album of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic 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]
  2. Mojo
    80
    Despite having some of Ritter's least introspective lyrics, there are some of his most emotionally affecting songs. [Apr 2006, p.98]
  3. The Guardian
    80
    His voice - think Springsteen without the gruffness, or maybe a meat-eating James Taylor - is more intimate than ever.
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