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Universal acclaim- based on 33 Ratings
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Positive: 31 out of 33
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Mixed: 0 out of 33
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Negative: 2 out of 33
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jebjebitzMar 29, 2009This one is just great. So many subtle moments, it puts you in a great state of mind.
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alecbNov 26, 2008A 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.
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SpencerDec 1, 2006ROCKPALAST! If you're a fan of his newer album, Post-War, you should definitely check out this one!!!
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JohanAug 22, 2006fantastic
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JereWJul 18, 2006Magnificent
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CablesApr 18, 2006This album is brilliant. I got it about a year after it came out and I love it. You will too. Buy it.
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NickRMar 5, 2006amazing!! the whole album ties itself tegether all of those songs need one another to give the album the effect that it had
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jeffFeb 3, 2006My favorite album of 2005. Brilliant.
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michaelJan 22, 2006quiet, modest beauty. perfection in imperfection a voice of a man, not a singer, breaking and rasping, almost as though each song is recorded between cigarettes. warmth and contentment plucked from his strings and wisdom whispered from his lips.
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mahalNov 26, 2005reminding me of The Doors, but much more chrystal. i have a good time listening, again and again!
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RichardS.Oct 19, 2005Beautiful record. Album of the year.
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hansdSep 14, 2005hell yeah
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[Anonymous]Sep 1, 2005A journey to the best AM radio past in one of the highest points of musical creation of the year... Amazing!
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MeepWeepAug 14, 2005brilliant album. Four hours in washington and 'lullaby and exile' are 2 of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard. don't miss Hi-Fi either!
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seanfxmurphyJul 24, 2005Gorgeous! Get all his stuff! Next stop, Wonderland.
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WayneBMay 21, 2005
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PepeIMay 9, 2005This is an awesome collection of songs. it seems to be condemned to go by totally unnoticed by most of people, ain't it sad
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MatthewCApr 20, 2005Not quite as good as Transfigration of Vincent, but still a damn fine album. I've been wearing it out. This, Beck, Andrew Bird and the Decemberists new one are my faves so far this year.
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JohnPApr 19, 2005Alright. Takes about 3-4 songs to even get going. I think Ward fell a little too in love with the whole 'timeless lo-fi folk affectation' thing this time around. Still a nice record, but Transfiguration of Vincent is nicer.
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JordanT.Apr 13, 2005A thoroughly reflective and well-hewn collection of songs that reinvigorates the Beach Boys (again?) and illustrates the subtle touch of a songwriter in full stride. Save Sweethearts on Parade, this album is top to bottom terriffic.
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PhilPhilMar 20, 2005Great album by one of the best singer-songwriters around. However, hes put off by his own past greatness as 'Transfiguration' can put this into perspective and make it seem less than magnigicent. Great album though, definetly recomend picking it up.
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AdamXMar 14, 2005A mere 77 for this angers me... this has to be the album of the year!
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JasonW.Mar 5, 2005According to my iTunes I've listened to Transistor Radio about 70 times since it was released last week. I also just saw him last night in concert at the Iron Horse in Northampton, too. I can't get enough; he is one of the best singer/songwriters around right now.
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ChrisCFeb 23, 2005M. Ward's new album Transistor Radio is a great collection of songs. The songs are a terrific demonstrations of M. Ward's unqiue approach to the accoustic, singer/songwriter, alt country genres. A must listen!
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Ward's voice is a slap-delayed pastiche of Ron Sexsmith's easygoing croon and Andrew Bird's closed-mouth drawl, and like his front-porch fingerpicking, it's as effortless as it is effective.
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Paste MagazineWard's lo-fi (and utterly charming) ditties make you long for a past you never lived. [#14, p.123]
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Texture and detail separte M. Ward from other solo singer-guitarists, but his general songwriting formula is what gets him to the peak of exceptional list in the first place.