Wood/Water
by The Promise Ring
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2002
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Pitchfork
    32
    Feels more like failed market research than soul searching.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Andy
    Aug 16, 2006
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. andrewt
    Jul 17, 2005
    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 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.… Full Review »
  3. JimmyH.
    Jul 25, 2002
    9
    I can't stop listening to this beautiful record. New to the band, I immediately checked out a previous cd, but the new sound is I can't stop listening to this beautiful record. New to the band, I immediately checked out a previous cd, but the new sound is infinitely better; slower, quieter, more reflective, with much more expressive vocals and arrangements, but it still rocks. … Full Review »
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