Voyageur
by Kathleen Edwards
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2012
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. PopMatters
    Jan 17, 2012
    60
    Overall, Voyageur isn't a bad effort, and it kind of creeps up on you the more you spend time with it.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 17, 2012
    60
    They're such pretty songs, sung with sweet simplicity.
  3. AllMusic
    Jan 9, 2012
    60
    She manages to sing through her torment on Voyageur, in hope that the journey is ultimately redemptive.
  5. Mojo
    Jan 31, 2012
    40
    Gradually swelling guitars, keyboards and massed backing-vocal "aaaahs" homogenise the sound while mostly confining Edwards' high voice to a rather inexpressive tone when her clear-cut words suggest snarl and sorrowing. [Feb 2012, p.99]
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  6. Q Magazine
    Jan 10, 2012
    40
    Not without some good moments, but bereft of magic. [Feb. 2012 p. 104]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. ambyda
    Dec 22, 2012
    8
    As often happens with albums that come out at the beginning of the year, I find myself getting a little saturated with the songs as theyAs often happens with albums that come out at the beginning of the year, I find myself getting a little saturated with the songs as they appear on my playlist. So I put this album away for awhile and then came back to it fresh. She has such great songs. Period. A little more mainstream than her earlier, but I still love it.… Full Review »
  2. scheidhaus
    Feb 26, 2012
    8
    I've purchased all of Kathleen Edwards albums and feel Voyageur stands with the best of them. I rate Asking For Flowers 1, Failer 2, Back toI've purchased all of Kathleen Edwards albums and feel Voyageur stands with the best of them. I rate Asking For Flowers 1, Failer 2, Back to Me 3 and Voyageur 4 but they are all great. What I like about Voyageur is the clean sound and well written lyrics. Edwards is a great song writer, but we knew that from the beginning. What I don't like are a couple of songs that are really not her style. That pertains to of the poppier songs Mint and Sidecar. Change the Sheets is an Edwards classic and songs like Pink Champagne, Chameleon and Going to Hell take your breath away like her best songs. I find For The Record the last cut monotonous. Overall I was thrilled she released a new album and thrilled she still has the inspiration to keep moving her audience.… Full Review »
  3. BKM
    Jan 20, 2012
    7
    Justin Vernon's production on Edwards' latest album gives the proceedings a slightly more indie rock vibe, but the songs are still firmlyJustin Vernon's production on Edwards' latest album gives the proceedings a slightly more indie rock vibe, but the songs are still firmly rooted in rootsy folk rock. Voyageur isn't quite as stunning as 2008's Asking for Flowers, but it is still one of the new year's better releases thus far.… Full Review »
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