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Wood/Water
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • 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. PopMatters
    80
    The high point of the band's career.
  2. Splendid
    80
    For all the divergent stylistic ground Wood/Water covers, nothing seems forced, signaling that the changes in the group's sound have come on their own terms and are not simply change for change's sake.
  3. The A.V. Club
    80
    What may be irritating some of The Promise Ring's former fans is that Wood/Water purposefully leaves aside youthful aggression in favor of probing, thoughtful musicality.
  4. Alternative Press
    70
    They've never sounded so confident and comfortable, if maybe a bit tired. [Jun 2002, p.80]
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  5. Nude As The News
    65
    A glossy, major-label-sounding record that’s dull, atmospheric, frustrating, and beautiful in pretty much equal amounts.
  6. Q Magazine
    60
    In the main this is a richly rewarding collection of lovingly realised songs. [June 2002, p.121]
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  7. Pitchfork
    32
    Feels more like failed market research than soul searching.

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  1. 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.… Expand
  2. JonathanH.
    Apr 29, 2002
    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 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
  4. 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. … Expand
  5. 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.… Expand
  6. [Anonymous]
    Apr 26, 2002
    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, 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