Tramp - Sharon Van Etten
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81 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: The third album for the singer-songwriter was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner, who also guests on the release with fellow band member Bryce Dessner, Julianna Barwick, Zach Condon of Beirut, Matt Barrick of The Walkmen, and Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 15, 2012
    90
    This isn't just her finest album, but one of early 2012's best.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 22, 2012
    80
    An arresting record for challenging times. [Mar 2012, p.113]
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  3. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    [A] very fine third album. [Mar 2012, p.98]
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  4. This Is Fake DIY
    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%.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. Jfandango
    10
    Took me a while to get into this, but It's so incredible and lush. "Leonard" is now one of my favorite songs of all time and I have listened to it numerous times. Other great tracks include "Serpentes", "Magic Chords", "I'm Wrong", "Ask", "Warsaw", and "Give Out" just to name a few. To be honest, I really enjoy every song.… Expand
  2. TheMudDoctor
    10
    This album is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  3. JRSnell
    9
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  4. AlexxTrusc
    7
    Sharon Van Etten's voice on the latest CD "Tramp" is certainly its greatest advantage. The album is undoubtedly a product of folk, which seem to confirm songs such as moody and also a bit soundtrack "Joke or a Lie" or lethargic, "In Line". You'll also may find interesting use rock patents in the alternative, melodic single "Serpents" or the introduction of mediterranean motifs in carefree "Leonard". Album without a doubt had enormous potential, but it has not been used, mainly becouse of indie rock inserts - simply listen to the first track on the "Warsaw".… Expand

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