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Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

  • 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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Serpents
It was a close call, Sitting in the back of the room with the boy …get on But they didn't know, Close in on my black eye I feel safe at... See the rest of the song lyrics
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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. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 10, 2012
    85
    Tramp is simply her most fully-realized album yet, and that's all there is to it.
  3. Uncut
    Feb 3, 2012
    80
    A graceful, distinctive album. [Mar 2012, p.101]
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  4. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    [A] very fine third album. [Mar 2012, p.98]
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  5. Pitchfork
    Feb 1, 2012
    79
    Matters of mistrust, isolation, and uncomfortable togetherness dominate Tramp, rolling through every track like a sick, creeping fog.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    Feb 6, 2012
    75
    Much of that quiet sturdiness derives from Van Etten's singing, which anchors the music even as Dessner fills out his gloomy arrangements with dense indie-noir details.
  7. NOW Magazine
    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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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheMudDoctor
    Mar 2, 2012
    10
    This album isThis album is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  2. Jfandango
    Mar 7, 2012
    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 listenedTook 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
  4. andrewsalgado
    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.… Expand
  5. JRSnell
    Dec 10, 2012
    9
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  6. RiLitros
    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.… Expand
  7. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    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 seemSharon 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".… Collapse

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#83 Best Album of 2012