To Survive
by Joan as Police Woman
  • Record Label: Reveal
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2008
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Mojo
    60
    Given the backdrop to Joan Wasser's second album was her mother's passing to cancer, it's unsurprising that To Survive also packs a soporific sadness that can be draining despite our hostess's artistry. [July 2008, p.110]
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  2. Boston Globe
    60
    Its title notwithstanding, To Survive is JAPW's happy-in-love album, and the lack of tension--romantic, musical, or otherwise--causes it to drag.
  3. Pitchfork
    57
    It starts strong (with the pensive 'Honor Wishes'), and ends on a high note (with the title track leading into 'To America,' Wasser's duet with Wainwright). Unfortunately, the middle of the album, burdened with turgid low points.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. DejanS.
    Aug 20, 2008
    8
    Not good as debut, but hell yes, this album is some kind of magic dream!
  2. ChrisC
    Jun 19, 2008
    9
    I had high expectations and hopes as REAL LIFE was my album of the year last year. What I loved about that great record is here in spades - a I had high expectations and hopes as REAL LIFE was my album of the year last year. What I loved about that great record is here in spades - a real composer's approach to song writing and production, real maturity in sculpting sound towards a heartfelt end. More very subtle Satie references don't hurt. The sound is more ambitious and reflects a worldliness that still allows for vulnerability and - get this - no cynicism ! A unique and valuable artist - finally someone to inherit Kate Bush's crown.… Full Review »
  3. mattallen
    Jun 16, 2008
    8
    Real Life had the more obvious singles and stellar moments, but To Survive is cohesive and flows beatifully. Like Feist before her, lets hope Real Life had the more obvious singles and stellar moments, but To Survive is cohesive and flows beatifully. Like Feist before her, lets hope Joan Wasser gets a larger following after this gem.… Full Review »
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