• Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2005
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Alternative Press
    40
    Most of Ward's quiet, contemporary folk songs are mere sketches, mediocre if not unmemorable. [Apr 2005, p.126]
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. jebjebitz
    Mar 29, 2009
    9
    This one is just great. So many subtle moments, it puts you in a great state of mind.
  2. alecb
    Nov 26, 2008
    10
    A timelessly beautiful album. Pure and heartfelt, M. Ward pays homage to America of yore, and points to a bright future for the new A timelessly beautiful album. Pure and heartfelt, M. Ward pays homage to America of yore, and points to a bright future for the new folk/Americana movement. Full Review »
  3. Spencer
    Dec 1, 2006
    10
    ROCKPALAST! If you're a fan of his newer album, Post-War, you should definitely check out this one!!!