by
Josh Ritter
- Record Label: Sony
- Release Date: Aug 21, 2007
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Universal acclaim- based on 40 Ratings
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Positive: 37 out of 40
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Mixed: 0 out of 40
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Negative: 3 out of 40
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Historical Conquests is above all a fun record. It's got all of the heartache, acute observation, and crushing truth that fans are used to, but it never preaches without a wink and, most importantly, sounds as good blisteringly loud as it does drifting out of a clock radio in the garage.
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You're presently reading about what may be the best album of 2007, hands down, by the most under-accorded American musical genius.
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The Historical Conquests of..., a sprawling diorama of down-home rhythms and thoughtful lyrics, isn't immediately striking. But there's a joy in unfurling the half-submerged melodies and wry, tender sentiments.