The Sound of His Own Voice
by John Wesley Harding
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Oct 11, 2011
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 22, 2011
    60
    It's packed with clever songwriting, wry observations and occasional Leonard Cohen-esque dark foreboding. [Jan 2012, p.120]
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  2. Uncut
    Nov 23, 2011
    60
    Harding here ups the comeback ante with a baker dozen of frothy, breezily melodic gems. [Dec 2011, p.84]
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  3. The Boston Phoenix
    Nov 4, 2011
    88
    Harding sounds invigorated and in great humor.
  5. AllMusic
    Nov 4, 2011
    80
    It's one of the most consistently satisfying albums of his career, and sounds more like the proper follow-up to the excellent Here Comes the Groom than anything he's made since.
  6. Blurt Magazine
    Nov 4, 2011
    80
    Harding's adept at melding a simple slice of life with irresistible refrains, and that's what allows The Sound of His Own Voice to soar ever so sweetly.
  7. PopMatters
    Nov 4, 2011
    70
    Harding's new album, The Sound of His Own Voice is yet another smorgasbord of flavorful musical dishes, but befitting his age--at 45 he's no longer the new anything--the best tracks are flavored with a pinch of nostalgia and a dash of regret.

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