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Winter Women / Holy Ghost Language School - Matthew Friedberger
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61 out of 100

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9.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: This double album marks the first solo release for the "brother" half of the brother-sister duo Fiery Furnaces. While the 'Holy Ghost' disc is as bizarre and experimental as recent Furnaces releases, 'Winter Women' marks a detour into more accessible pop.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The chaos that ensues is catchier than you might expect. [11 Aug 2006, p.67]
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  2. Urb
    60
    It's clear that we have a gifted songwriter on our hands. [Jul/Aug 2006, p.117]
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  3. Under The Radar
    60
    All in all, the two albums prove that even Friedberger's secondary musical thoughts are worthy of attention. [Summer 2006]
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MalarkI
    10
    Why the critics aren't "getting" this (and why they didn't "get" Rehearsing My Choir, I'll never know....It makes me wonder if they really enjoyed Blueberry Boat at all.… Expand
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  2. muckraker11
    10
    the critics went hilarious over this one. this is one of the most talented individuals in music right now. please give BOTH of these discs a chance. They are incredibly different and both incredible.… Expand
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  3. spencerm.
    10
    Really great stuff... 'Winter Women' is up to the brim with beautiful melodies, witty lyrics, and great instrumentation, while 9;Holy Ghost Language School' sounds like a drum-machine nightmare!! Brilliant!!… Expand
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