Humming By The Flowered Vine
by Laura Cantrell
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Jun 21, 2005
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Blender
    60
    It's not until the seventh song that voice and material converge satisfyingly. [Jul 2005, p.115]
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    60
    In theory, there may be nothing wrong with a desire for mainstream acceptance, but Cantrell’s music suffers for it.
  3. The Guardian
    40
    Overall the mixture never quite gels, and the rasping timbre of Cantrell's voice ain't the prettiest sound you ever heard.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best Album of 2005

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. TraciP
    Feb 1, 2008
    9
    Laura Cantrell's crystal clear vocals are beautiful, reminiscent of Kitty Wells. This album's Big City meditations evoke Laura Cantrell's crystal clear vocals are beautiful, reminiscent of Kitty Wells. This album's Big City meditations evoke traditional country, bluegrass, honky talk, and the shimmery melodies of 60's California country acts.… Full Review »
  2. PaulA
    Jul 31, 2005
    6
    Too slick and AOR for my liking. Try The Tremblin' Kind for a more gritty down to earth country album.
  3. VasekR
    Jun 21, 2005
    9
    Simply beatiful and balanced album full of emotions.
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