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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Apr 10, 2012
    80
    Mostly she's reaching into the dark places, teasing pain from the wreckage and holding it up for all to see.
  2. May 2, 2012
    70
    Griffith presents her deeply felt personal secrets and political fears to sing and cover songs that come from the heart without shutting off her brain.
  3. Apr 10, 2012
    70
    Admirers of Griffith's earliest recordings will no doubt delight in Intersection as much for its familiarity as the quality of its songwriting and performances.
  4. Apr 10, 2012
    70
    Downbeat words are buoyed up by light pop textures, leaning heavily for character on the fragile virtues of a voice that, while full of expression, is not designed for pop.
  5. Jun 21, 2012
    67
    Intersection is sure to please longtime fans, but it also strikes a more universal chord.
  6. Uncut
    Apr 26, 2012
    60
    Too much of the rest is forgettable. [Mar 2012, p.87]
  7. Mojo
    Apr 10, 2012
    60
    The bad times have never sounded better. [Mar 2012, p.98]
  8. Q Magazine
    Apr 10, 2012
    60
    If surprises on Intersection are few, even rarer are the disappointments. [Mar 2012, p.105]
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  1. May 26, 2012
    6
    What you can not deny on the twenty Nanci Griffith's album - "Intersection" is definitely her distinctive vocals, which creates a specificWhat you can not deny on the twenty Nanci Griffith's album - "Intersection" is definitely her distinctive vocals, which creates a specific mood. Unfortunately you can not say the same about the arrangement of songs. They are typical acoustic-folk compositions interspersed with country elements - but overall not really bringing anything new - only performance of the artist creates a harmonious whole. Full Review »