The Dreamer
by Rhett Miller
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. PopMatters
    Jul 11, 2012
    60
    The return-to-roots exercise that is The Dreamer isn't bad; it just seems unnecessary. This is a good album; on a song by song basis, I'd even venture to say it's great. But given what Miller has shown us in the past, this can't help but feel like second-rate.
  2. Uncut
    Jun 6, 2012
    60
    Miller can't help occasional returns to his powerpop protocol. [Jul 2012, p.77]
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  1. AlexxTrusc
    Jun 17, 2012
    6
    "The Dreamer" is an purely country album - which is unique in th fifth-album Miller's career. On CD are included mostly cheesy song about"The Dreamer" is an purely country album - which is unique in th fifth-album Miller's career. On CD are included mostly cheesy song about nothing - but here there were also a place for solid compositions, such as rock "Out Of Love" or similar to the "Neon Bible" by Arcade Fire song "Sleepwalkin' ". Still the album has soothing, country-folk character - perfect for a Sunday afternoons, however in comparison with the competition falls fairly average.… Full Review »