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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Magnet
    Apr 17, 2018
    80
    Theoretically, this shouldn't work, but it does in spades. And its constant motion is terribly addicting and moving. [No. 150, p.61]
  2. Mar 26, 2018
    80
    The resemblance between J.D. Wilkes and the Legendary Shack Shakers is presumed, but Wilkes fixes his mistakes in After You've Gone with Fire Dream.
  3. 70
    It’s a wildly eclectic yet entirely natural career progression for the unpredictable Wilkes, whose vocals and overall approach is slightly less frenzied than we have come to expect.
  4. Mar 26, 2018
    70
    It's a knowing, melodramatic Southern fantasia, where the pleasure comes from how every element--from the lyrics through the performances--is exaggerated, turning this into fetchingly surreal Americana.
  5. Mar 26, 2018
    70
    Fire Dream, with its attention to dynamics and different sounds, casts light on what's always been an ambitious songwriting approach. While it doesn't provide the visceral thrill of the Shack Shakers' most in-your-face moments, it's probably the best showcase for Wilkes's talents so far.

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