In The Reins [EP]
by Iron & Wine + Calexico
  • Record Label: Overcoat
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    70
    The best parts of Iron & Wine songs are almost always the bridges between chorus and verse or the outros, the spaces void of singing where Beam adds subtle riffs on top of the normal progression... They are the sharpest hooks, and, unfortunately, Calexico pretty much cuts out the effect of these bridges on In the Reins, replacing them with dull saxophones, harmonicas, trumpets, and ill-defined electric guitar parts.
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  2. Prefix Magazine
    70
    A solid set of tunes with some interesting musical elements not typically present in Beam's dynamic.
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Fans of both bands will want to get In the Reins because it rates favorably with their best work.
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