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97 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 97 Ratings

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  • Summary: It's been over 40 years since she released her first album (and four since her last, 2000's 'Still Country'), but the coal miner's daughter returns to the spotlight with this 13-track effort (all Lynn-penned originals), produced by The White Stripes' Jack White.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Uncut
    100
    White's willfully basic approach is what gives Van Lear Rose its freshness.... If you thought Rick Rubin's Johnny Cash reinvention was impressive, wait 'til you grab a fistful of this. [Album of the Month, June 2004, p.84]
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  2. Mojo
    100
    Lynn's voice... is as strong as it was during her heyday, while her songwriting ability has only increased with age. [Jun 2004, p.98]
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  3. Under The Radar
    100
    It's just that damn good. [#7]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 69
  3. Negative: 4 out of 69
  1. IxatA.
    10
    Loretta Lynn's Van Lear Rose surpasses all of my favorite artists' album(and that includes bjork and white's band)... miss being mrs and portland oregon are just exceptional.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. CactuarChocobo
    5
    Umm... I dont know how this album got 95 exactly. Kylie Minogue's Fever only had a 63 by the way. Would you rather listen to a 69 year old or a sexy, bootylicious 36 year old? The answer's pretty obvious don't you think. I smell conspiracy brewing...… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  3. BigHuh
    0
    Tries desperately to be hip and modern--and succeeds. Just about as well as your grandmother.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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