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The Harrow and the Harvest - Gillian Welch
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85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critics What's this?

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Eight years after her last release, the country-folk singer releases new material.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Mojo
    Nov 22, 2011
    100
    Sparely and intuitively performed, it's simply excellent. [Aug. 2011, p. 94]
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  2. NOW Magazine
    Jul 14, 2011
    100
    The choruses are stronger, the harmonies, guitar and banjo lines as tasteful as ever, and the brittle edge that crept into 2003's Soul Journey is nowhere to be found.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Jun 28, 2011
    58
    Relaxed and steady-a little too much.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. NormII
    10
    All I can say about this album is that "Dark Turn of Mind" may be the finest country song released in the past 30 years. And it would never get played on "country" radio. Their loss! And the other songs on this album almost keep up. Which is to say they are great.… Expand
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  2. themostbrian
    10
    A magnificent return to form for Welch and Rawlings. Those who criticize this album its minimalism and simplicity just don't get it. Welch and Rawlings have tapped into a rich vein of pastoral Americana roots that is almost NECESSARILY minimalist. 'The Harrow & The Harvest' is a brilliant amalgamation of beautifully fragile melodies, astutely sparse acoustic instrumentation and some of the best harmonies around.… Expand
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  3. almondcroissant
    9
    This is a brilliant return to form after her last album, I had to listen to it 3 or 4 times before it clicked. David Rawlings playing is sensational. The new material is also some of the best they have produced. It was worth the wait.… Expand
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