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The Dreamer
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  • Summary: The sixth solo album for the Old 97's frontman sees more country music influences than his previous solo releases.
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  • Record Label: Maximum Sunshine
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Country-Rock
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Jun 12, 2012
    83
    As usual the songs come clear eventually.
  2. American Songwriter
    Jun 5, 2012
    80
    It's his easiest, least labored sounding record in years, still lushly produced yet not overly fussy.
  3. Alternative Press
    Jun 7, 2012
    80
    His fifth solo album calls on both his folk and roots-rock experiences, in a bold yet familiar transition for the seasoned performer. [Jul 2012, p.98]
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  4. Boston Globe
    Jun 5, 2012
    70
    [The Dreamer's] sad pedal steel and simple tropes might sound formulaic were Miller not so advanced at his craft, with wryness and spryness enlivening even the acoustic guitar and corny extended metaphor of "Marina."
  5. Consequence
    Jun 28, 2012
    70
    What is undeniably true is that Miller has rediscovered the alt-country voice that earned him his fanbase back in the '90s.
  6. Blurt Magazine
    Jun 6, 2012
    70
    A breezy, but challenging mix of pop and folk rock songs.
  7. 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.… Expand