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Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings
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Positive: 16 out of 20
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Mixed: 1 out of 20
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Negative: 3 out of 20
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[Anonymous]Sep 4, 2005Overall just a great CD.
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ChrisinAustraliaDec 5, 2005
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KaylieOct 29, 2005Generally Unfavorable. Laura Veirs inherits the legacy of pop pseudo-intellectualism crafted for mass consumption. Nonesuch is rife with this kind of toothless stuff. But if you think bands like Wilco are clever and moving, you might like this.
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PatrickKAug 28, 2005amazing album, you can hear the experience in her voice, and she keeps making changes in the right directions.
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IanDec 7, 2005This is a great album - fabulous melodies (remember them?), engaging lyrics, interesting noises throughout. I really enjoyed the previous album (Carbon Glacier) - and it took me a few listens to get into this, and I now believe Year of Meteors is better. I don't know if it's alt.country, or folk pop, or alt.pop or whatever - buy this record.
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RossAOct 3, 2005
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roylSep 18, 2005Just saw Laura at Southgate House. Didn't know who she was. I was utterly blown away. How come 99% of what I hear on the radio and MTV is such crap when there are people like Laura out there writing such good stuff? The new album, and Carbon Glacier before it, are both great. There isn't a bad song on either. She is much bigger in Europe than here, I found out.
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madslMar 13, 2007this effort is nowhere near as captivating as the stunningly beautiful predecessor, Carbon Glacier. that album had a haunting quality to it and a cool elegance - this new album is more laid back, warm-sounding and band oriented. it kind of smoothes the edges off of veirs' brilliant songwriting ability.
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JeremyFMay 7, 2007
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MattOct 11, 2005Good music with some eccentric touches, but the lyrics are the biggest strength. The lyrics are detailed while remaining animated.
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WayOct 28, 2005Catchy but stale nerd pop with a pretty voice and a dull detachment.
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AdrianoCJun 26, 2006The more I listen to this album, the better it gets. It takes me to beaches and to the backstage of a concert; dream pop indeed. "Year of meteors" is damn perfect.
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Awards & Rankings
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Q MagazineShowcases her luminous vocals, rich lyrics and subtle arrangements. [Sep 2005, p.120]
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MojoThrough it all, Veirs' voice remains intimate but deadpan -- a la Suzanne Vega. [Sep 2005, p.96]
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The New York TimesIt can suggest Suzanne Vega's studio work, Neil Young's Crazy Horse or the latter-day Wilco. [22 Aug 2005]