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Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings
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MattASep 13, 2005Smart, adventurous music...not so smart lyrics.
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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]