The Body Wins
by Sarah Jaffe
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Uncut
    Jul 9, 2012
    60
    [The songs] shows, ultimately, the heights to which Jaffe can rise with time. [Jun 2012, p.158]
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  2. American Songwriter
    May 25, 2012
    60
    The Body Wins stands as something of a transitional work for Jaffe, but it's an impressive album for wherever her musical journey takes her.
  3. Consequence
    May 22, 2012
    60
    Emotion is the string connecting the album's 13 songs, which don't quite feel cohesive but never fail to surprise.
  5. Blurt Magazine
    May 22, 2012
    60
    Ultimately, The Body Wins serves up an unusual brew, one that spans the expanse between a perky bounce ("Mannequin Woman") and haunting circumstance ("Hooray for Love"). Both eerie and intriguing.

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  1. zackerywilson
    Jun 17, 2012
    10
    I think it's safe to say that this album is not anything near what she accomplished on her debut, "Suburban Nature". While it's not the same,I think it's safe to say that this album is not anything near what she accomplished on her debut, "Suburban Nature". While it's not the same, that's not to say it isn't equally good. She's definitely grown and matured and her music shows that.… Full Review »
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