The Harrow and the Harvest
by Gillian Welch
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Jun 28, 2011
    58
    Relaxed and steady-a little too much.
  2. Under The Radar
    Aug 4, 2011
    50
    With Welch's most forgettable set of melodies and tasteful but well-trod arrangements adding up to a generally disappointing return. [Jul 2011, p.92]
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#26 Best Album of 2011
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#82 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. ekolite82
    Jul 10, 2012
    10
    Love her voice in this. What a voice. And her songs on this make me drift off to a place that seems not so far away that I want to stayLove her voice in this. What a voice. And her songs on this make me drift off to a place that seems not so far away that I want to stay forever. I would love to see her live. I would say this is one of the best I have heard of her releases to my ears. Very nice work.… Full Review »
  2. GagaForGhibli
    Jun 3, 2012
    8
    This Album Is Dark And Spooky..
    Not What I Really 100% Wanted But It's Good..
  3. Ricko
    Feb 8, 2012
    8
    As folk/country music goes, this is good but her voice is not really my kind of thing. It's very typical of the genre. Having said that, theAs folk/country music goes, this is good but her voice is not really my kind of thing. It's very typical of the genre. Having said that, the songs are very well written and the sparse instrumentation works well on a lot of tracks it's just overall I find country style vocals take away from the songs. Some of the songs on this are similar in style to Bruce Springsteens Devils and Dust which I quite liked. Perhaps a little variation would have done this record the world of good - maybe a little production. would have injected some more life into it. If rating out of 100 I'd give this 75 rather than 80 but rounding up will give it an 8.… Full Review »
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