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Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings
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Positive: 41 out of 53
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Mixed: 7 out of 53
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Negative: 5 out of 53
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Feb 24, 2012
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SamF.Jan 30, 2010WHAT?! This is such a POOR follow up to Trials of Van the Occupanther! The vocals are low and drab, the songs less sophisticated and repetitive.
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DF.Feb 2, 2010Great album...took awhile to grow on me and get over the fact that this is no Van Occupanther 2. A great move forward for a really incredible band.
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KaitlynGuestJan 31, 2010Amazing.
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Nov 27, 2016This is one of the most achingly brilliant records I have ever heard. The entire record evokes a peace, love and wisdom that enthralls my mind, touches my heart, and quiets my soul. I'm desperate to hear Harp. Thanks for your courage and patience, Tim.
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With "The Courage of Others" (Bella Union), Midlake singer Tim Smith sounds like a refugee from the late ‘60s English-folk scene, with songs delivered in an unaffected, understated voice that could’ve easily complemented Sandy Denny or Anne Briggs, or fit in with Pentangle or Fairport Convention.
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Even though the lyrics stay hippy-dippy, there are hard-earned moments of musical release.
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This could well be Midlake's masterpiece, which is saying something considering the esteem in which The Trials Of Van Occupanther is held.