Woman King [EP] - Iron & Wine
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82 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: Sam Beam's latest release is a 6-track EP recorded with Brian Deck.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Spin
    91
    His loosest, most inspired set yet. [Mar 2005, p.86]
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  2. Uncut
    80
    Luminously beautiful music. [Apr 2005, p.106]
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  3. Mojo
    80
    Makes for some striking textures. [Apr 2005, p.97]
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  4. Alternative Press
    60
    His world-music diversions should challenge even those who aren't pedestrian Iron & Wine fans--but that's what EPs are for, right? [Apr 2005, p.116]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. [Anonymous]
    10
    Iron & Wine's finest work. Not a bad song on it. I just wish it was longer.
  2. AnneW
    8
    Solid lyrics and music. However, I think that his past work is a little better. There is no single song on this CD that has captured me like "Cinder and Smoke" or "Naked As We Came".… Collapse
  3. Chloé
    7
    I actually prefer this to his former work... The title track especially is great, and I love that it is a collection about women, which gives the EP particular purpose and an interesting concept.… Expand
  4. RavingLunatic
    4
    Jezebel is still fantastic, and In My Lady's House is pretty good, but the rest just bites. These songs are not good. I've listened to them several times, and they still do not come close to connecting. I think everyone is so anxious to give Sam Beam plaudits for changing up his style that they've overlooked the stale songs. Buyer beware.… Expand

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