The Wilderness: The Nomad Series, Vol. 4
by Cowboy Junkies
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  1. finners_99
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    After a few missteps I think that this is a real return to form. There is a great combination of strength and fragility in what they do. IMO this is up there "Lay it Down" with in the pantheon of C-J records. Margo Timmins' voice has a brilliant world-weariness that wasn't evident on earlier records, it has aged very well I guess and suits the overall mood of this album. Has anyone everAfter a few missteps I think that this is a real return to form. There is a great combination of strength and fragility in what they do. IMO this is up there "Lay it Down" with in the pantheon of C-J records. Margo Timmins' voice has a brilliant world-weariness that wasn't evident on earlier records, it has aged very well I guess and suits the overall mood of this album. Has anyone ever sung the F-word so well? Now, I need to go back and listen to the other volumes in this collection again.… Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Uncut
    Apr 6, 2012
    60
    The Wilderness is more like a Junkies album as we'd previously appreciated them. [May 2012, p.71]
  2. Exclaim
    Mar 27, 2012
    80
    This is a fine finale to an impressive artistic achievement.
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  3. Exclaim
    Mar 27, 2012
    80
    As a finale, The Wilderness serves as a perfect summation of the project, confirming the Junkies' core musical principles, as well as a sign that they are sure to carry them into the future.
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