Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Feb 10, 2012
    60
    With the few songs that feature the vocal backing of Condon the fullness that immediately hits the ear makes me realise that introducing another voice or even another medium to the mix would enhance the listening experience of this album by at least 75%.
  2. Feb 6, 2012
    60
    Some moments here do veer into the more predictable end of indie-rock territory.
  3. Feb 2, 2012
    60
    Sometimes the lack of definition and the deluge of words grow tedious, but in these songs, all lushly arranged, as is the entire album, the effect is nothing short of riveting.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 41
  2. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Mar 2, 2012
    10
    This album isThis album is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Full Review »
  2. May 10, 2022
    9
    Her second best album so far. Very different styles, "We are fine", feels reminescent from her previous albums and "all i can", "in line"Her second best album so far. Very different styles, "We are fine", feels reminescent from her previous albums and "all i can", "in line" opens for her next generation's songs. Remarkable. Full Review »
  3. Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Its a brilliant effort from start to finish that gets better with each listen. The B-sides are also exceptional. Sharon Van Etten is one ofIts a brilliant effort from start to finish that gets better with each listen. The B-sides are also exceptional. Sharon Van Etten is one of the most talented singer songwriters at work today - so quietly unnerving until you're addicted. Full Review »