Wood/Water - The Promise Ring
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69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics What's this?

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album from the Milwaukee emo band is their first with veteran producer Stephen Street, who gives the album a more expansive sound.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Blender
    80
    The subtle, heartfelt results may not help them shed the "emo" tag, but should propel them beyond cult status. [Apr/May 2002, p.116]
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  2. PopMatters
    80
    The high point of the band's career.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    In the main this is a richly rewarding collection of lovingly realised songs. [June 2002, p.121]
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  4. Pitchfork
    32
    Feels more like failed market research than soul searching.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. JonathanH.
    10
    this is probably the best album to date......no, not just by the promise ring. ever. it just brings so much emotion (and i'm not just playin' on the emo tag) to the listener, and not just happy/sad stuff. it helps me cope, and relive things. this is a great album to just lie down and fall asleep to, or to put on in the car and cruise. amazing is all i have to say.… Expand
  2. andrewt
    10
    this is probably one of my favorite discs of all time... i don't understand how anyone would like it... very good songcrafting and every song is not only listenable, but catchy and thought-provoking. crititics mystify me sometimes.… Expand
  3. Andy
    9
    I think this is their best effort since Nothing Feels Good. It sounds entirely different than any of their previous efforts. The lyrics are top-notch.… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    7
    At first I wasn't sure if I liked this album because it is so different from anything they've done before. After a couple listens, however, I was hooked. TPR has evolved and it will be interesting to see if their fans are willing to also.… Expand

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