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Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings
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Positive: 24 out of 27
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Mixed: 1 out of 27
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Negative: 2 out of 27
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CaseyDec 5, 2005Incredible effort by amazing musicians. The trio explores deeper themes than their previous releases, and the risk paid off.
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SeamussSep 1, 2005An easy contender for album of the year. Brillaint, smooth. It flows with a warmth that embraces the emotion displayed in this modern folk masterpiece.
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LaurenOOct 3, 2006Nickel Creek really comes into their own on this record. They are truly original. One of the things I've always loved most about them is the conviction in their voices.
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MarshFDec 23, 2005
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JeffW.Sep 26, 2007After a couple years of listening, Why Should the Fire Die still intrigues and engages me every time I hear it. I listen to all types of music (from Buck 65 to Beatles), and I would recommend it to anyone who will give it a serious listen.
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DougONov 12, 2005Best album of 2005, easily!
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MackNov 5, 2005
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ClintMSep 2, 2005If Chris Martin (Coldplay) and Alison Kraus were to have some babies and raise them listening to Fleetwood Mac, you would have the same result as Nickel Creek's latest album. Breautiful, Often Bitter...Brilliant.
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CharlesBOct 11, 2005This is one of the most incredible albums i've heard this year. Nickle Creek is the kind of group that everyone can appreciate. I will scream from the roof tops about his album. Their talent crosses so many genres.
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ChristopherCOct 6, 2005Amazing album that transcends through every preconceived pigeon hole. The lyrics are haunting, moving and beautiful. The harmonies are uniquely exquisite. Every listen the listener can find new territories of layered acoustic to rest one's ear upon. Recomend to any indi-rock fan.
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ScottCNov 5, 2005Of all the albums I have heard this year, this is among the best. It combines the best of the previous two albums to create a fun and lush sound.
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ArjunJJun 22, 2006Incredibly creative. As good as this is, the best is yet to come.
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PatrickDOct 13, 2005
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FredSSep 13, 2005A different sound but still great music. The group continues to reinvent itself, this time without producer Alison Krauss. Helena even includes a rocking drum beat, very different for a blugrass album.
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AlexMOct 16, 2005
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SeanROct 4, 2005Could have been better. As opposed to their two previous albums the guitar was overwhelming and not enough variations of riffs. The fiddle and mandolin weren't used to their full potential. Great album but was dissapointed.
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MattASep 13, 2005Smart, adventurous music...not so smart lyrics.
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TerryWOct 10, 2005
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TobyKeithOct 26, 2005I bought this thinking it was Nickelback.... sadly it wasn't. I'd recommend my new album 'Honkytonk University' over this any day - TK
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Why Should the Fire Die? is a brave album that warrants more than a passing glance from country and bluegrass purists, and the full support of the indie rock/folk/pop community.
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Why Should the Fire Die? is certainly the trio's boldest and most creative album, albeit one that might not appeal to their earliest fans.
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Entertainment WeeklySteeped in tradition... but also flirts with pop immediacy. [19 Aug 2005, p.144]