The Wanting - Glenn Jones
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77 out of 100

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  • Summary: The fourth solo acoustic album for the guitarist was recorded in his apartment.
  • Record Label: Thrill Jockey
  • Genre(s): Adult Alternative, Folk, New Age, Contemporary Instrumental, Neo-Classical, Solo Instrumental
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Boston Globe
    Sep 22, 2011
    80
    Jones furthers the exploratory path he's committed himself to, with tranquil yet compelling acoustic steel-string guitar compositions built from thoughtful open tunings ("Of Its Own Kind"), expressive bottleneck guitar ("Even to Win Is to Fail"), and even banjo ("The Great Swamp Way Rout").
  2. Mojo
    Sep 27, 2011
    80
    Like all the best dreams. [Oct 2011, p.100]
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 22, 2011
    80
    The Wanting boasts both technical excellence and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. A simple combination, perhaps, but a hugely rewarding one.
  4. No Ripcord
    Nov 14, 2011
    60
    He never gets beyond either producing a meditative song or joyful song. The difference between this album from all the millions of other acoustic albums out there? Not much.

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