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Universal acclaim- based on 373 Ratings
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Positive: 309 out of 373
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Mixed: 16 out of 373
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Negative: 48 out of 373
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CraigHDec 18, 2006
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JacksonGDec 2, 2006
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JyotirmayaDDec 2, 2006
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EranRDec 29, 2006Excellent in every aspect!
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TopCatDec 31, 2006Haunting - keeps me coming back
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[Anonymous]Dec 5, 2006Rolling Stone has been irrelevant for years. Ys is one of the most enchanting albums, I have ever listened to.
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AdamHDec 6, 2006Very good cd. reminds me of an epic poem with wonderful lyrics. she assumes an air of confidence that makes her great.
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ajaypMar 29, 2007out of this world, new, refreshing, magical, beautiful and truly lovely to hear.
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MarkFMar 31, 2007Beautiful, and highly stimulating if you like poetic lyrics, a classical sensibility, and the spirit of artistic endeavour. A masterpiece that I can enjoy again and again.
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CaitJul 12, 2007Perfect. Read the Pitchfork review. You love it or you hate it. If you don't like it, it probably won't grow on you, and I pity you.
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PaulOct 13, 2008Beautiful Album. Just evokes the full range of emotions.
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ChristianD.Mar 18, 2008I have currently been examining monkey and bear, I get chills just reading a few lines. this is classical masterpieces with brilliant poetry that seeps into your head and cuddles you in a blanket of ease. if green day is more of your music I would not suggest listening to this as it might put you in a comma.
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ZacC.May 17, 2008Quite simply one of the most beautiful records I can think of. Everything is lush and flowing. The lyrics and orchestration are nothing short of amazing.
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JoanSNov 29, 2009
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AlexP.Feb 18, 2009
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KyleBNov 12, 2006Album of the decade.
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TomBNov 13, 2006It's like the best thing that I'll only ever listen to once.
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aldoaNov 14, 2006rolling stone is the dumbest publication on earth.
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ClaireTNov 14, 2006Simply beautiful :).
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JohnMNov 15, 2006WOW.
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LianNNov 15, 2006Just perfect. That's all.
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JustinBNov 15, 2006rarely does any artist ever reach such high levels of accomplishment with any piece of music. "Ys" is really too good to explain, only listening will do it justice.
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RickHNov 15, 2006Though only five songs, they will continue to reveal themselves to me for years. Every pass over this album has been so different.
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BrendtRNov 15, 2006Album of the year. Hands down.
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AudreyNov 15, 2006This is an amazing piece of art, something that I have come to enjoy more with every listen.
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VicsONov 16, 2006album of the year, period.
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EvanSNov 17, 2006Rolling Stone can kiss my puckered pool hole for all I care. I don't want nuts...oh, wait. Um, this is the album of the year.
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LonelyGurlNov 18, 2006Magically Fantastically Romantically Amazingly Gorgeous
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TomPNov 18, 2006
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AlDNov 19, 2006An extremely ambitious album that actually achieves its ambitions. Incredibly rich, complex and subtle, it needs to be heard many times to be fully absorbed, but for me, repeated listens are easy. This is about as good as music can be.
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johncNov 21, 2006This is not my normal indulgence, but a couple of these songs are perfect. Give the girl a chance. Does it get a tad pretentious, sure. But ambition is important and she has a singular approach that can only humble you.
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TaylorFNov 22, 2006Stunningly beautiful with lyrics that will play with your head. So close to perfect it's scary. Screw you, rolling stone.
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TristramCNov 22, 2006
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ReidANov 26, 2006Beautiful...i cannot stop listening to it.
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jasonbNov 28, 2006best album of the year... no contest
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annaNov 29, 2006there is something completely inspiring about this album, from the lyrics to the classical musical arrangements newsom proves she is a novel force to be reckoned with in the music world. if you are a fan of music you have a moral obligation to listen to this entire album.
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AaronADec 15, 2006One of the best albums I've ever heard.
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ReubenFDec 18, 2006
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felipe.Dec 21, 2006some time ago i thought that her voice was REALLY terrible. but then,i think she won me up with these 10-minute songs,great job. :}
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DylanMDec 22, 2006
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KateMNov 29, 2008
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Dec 24, 2010
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Jul 27, 2011Joanna Newsom is more than a musician, she is an artist. Perfectly blending her musical talent into the realm of her imagination. Each song is a journey unto itself.
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Nov 27, 2011Showing her power as an singer and harpist, Joanna Newsom deliver us the best folk album ever. With strange lyrics, that sounds like talks, we catch ourselves flying around listening to beatiful songs like 'Emily' and 'Sawdust & Diamonds' - the best of this album. Super!
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Jan 18, 2012Newsom screeching voice, her masterful harp playing and the graceful orchestration all come together in a whirlwind of beauty that at the end of the album you are completely overwhelmed. It is very unlikely that youâ
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Jan 8, 2019
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Nov 17, 2016This album is a truly masterpiece, it may seem like the songs are long (because they are), but with the lyrics sheet on your hand, you won't get bored.
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Jan 29, 2018My all time favourite. Five enchanting stories each each accompanied by beautiful instrumentation. Could not recommend enough!
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Sep 7, 2018
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Feb 9, 2021This is one beautiful tapestry . It feels whole and like an enveloping experience. I enjoyed every minute.
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Oct 9, 2021I didn't realise this was a love or hate record till I saw these reviews. If you don't get it that's fine just you know.... shut up.
Awards & Rankings
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It’s to her great credit that Newsom (literally) plucks artistic triumph from the jaws of cloying whimsy.
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It may well be the most off-putting album released this year. After playing it, there seems every chance it is the also the most astonishing.
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Newsom has managed to lessen the twee factor of her last record... in the process crafting an album as bewitching as it is odd.