Blood From Stars
by Joe Henry
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Aug 18, 2009
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    That’s what’s frustrating here--although, like Waits, he’s obviously a truly poetic lyricist, the instrumentation is much more engaging than Henry’s placid voice.
  2. Uncut
    60
    Henry lacks Wait's distinctive voice and lyrical personae, but his way with deftly arranged melodies is often superb. [Sep 2009, p.84]
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  3. Paste Magazine
    52
    Levon coaxes an intricately textured tone from his saxophone on 'Over Her Shoulder,' but generally, Joe’s erudition gets the better of him on this strangely dim and twinkleless album.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. DavidL.
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    This is not a Joe Henry cd that will change anyone's mind about his music or gifts. Joe's music has been consistent during Scar, This is not a Joe Henry cd that will change anyone's mind about his music or gifts. Joe's music has been consistent during Scar, Tiny Voices, Civilians and, now, Blood from Stars. You either love his voice (I do), his songwriting (best American songwriter of the past 40 yrs, I think) and his music (some of the finest pop/rock/ jazz musicians of his and our time. This music will endure though is so out of sync with what's popular today that there is virtually no audience for it. No matter how much praise he receives from perceptive reviewers, Joe Henry will never be a star. He'd prefer it that way.… Full Review »
  2. JasonP.
    Aug 19, 2009
    9
    My vote for album of the year. It's beautifully recorded, written, played and executed.
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