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The Black Dirt Sessions - Deer Tick
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73 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: The latest album for the John McCauley's band Deer Tick is its first with former Titus Andronicus guitarist Ian O'Neil.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The A.V. Club
    Dec 21, 2010
    83
    Most of the music on Deer Tick's third album, The Black Dirt Sessions, was recorded back in 2008, during the sessions for the rollicking Born On Flag Day, but it'd be a mistake to think of these songs as leftovers.
  2. Paste Magazine
    82
    The Black Dirt Sessions is this band's "After the Goldrush," stuffed with devastating songs laid bare by weathered, redemption-seeking renegades.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    McCauley's lyrics sometimes get a little lazy, but at best spits fire and brimstone. The drawback here is that the songs don't hold together well. [Spring 2010, p.75]
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  1. Kablete
    9
    This is one of the best records of 2010. Great voice, great songs, great band. In my opinion, it has been too underrated by the critics. Waiting forward them to come to Spain... Don't miss it!… Expand
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