Out Of The Woods
by Tracey Thorn
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Guardian
    90
    The spellbinding mix of shimmering folk and shimmying disco on Out of the Woods eclipses her past work.
  2. Village Voice
    90
    A masterpiece showcasing Thorn's voice, songwriting, and taste.
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    There isn't a duff or thoughtless moment.
  5. Spin
    80
    Call it Everything About The Girl. [Mar 2007, p.99]
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  6. Uncut
    80
    Most of the album sees producers Charles Webster and Ewan Pearson buiilding on the bedsit rave of "Missing" and the beatific drum'n'bass of Walking Wounded. [Apr 2007, p.120]
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  7. The New York Times
    80
    Often delirious but never silly, “Out of the Woods” cleverly upends clichés about what grown-up pop should sound like. [19 Mar 2007]
  8. AllMusic
    80
    It is a mellow, melodic album that switches between stripped-down, folk-inspired material, downtempo pop, and up-to-date productions designed for both home and club listening.
  9. Mojo
    80
    The ballads bewitch, reminding us that Tracey is one of the unique British voices, up there with Dusty. [Apr 2007, p.100]
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  10. Hot Press
    80
    A record to cool the blood and quicken the pulse.
  11. Alternative Press
    80
    Woods is the best record EBTG never made, a new peak for Thorn in a career full of heights. [May 2007, p.162]
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  12. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    A tasteful disco effort. [23 Mar 2007, p.61]
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  13. Q Magazine
    70
    One thing that hasn't changed is Thorn's voice, which is as warming and mellow as ever. [Apr 2007, p.122]
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  14. Slant Magazine
    70
    Out Of The Woods... manages to seamlessly transition between understated chamber-pop ballads reminiscent of Annie Lennox and more hip, club-friendly fare.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Ameraal
    Sep 18, 2007
    10
    Definitely one of the best albums of 2007, almost perfect. features half a dozen 11/10 songs - it's all true, raise the roof, falling Definitely one of the best albums of 2007, almost perfect. features half a dozen 11/10 songs - it's all true, raise the roof, falling off a log, grand canyon, a-z, easy.… Full Review »
  2. SimonC.
    May 30, 2007
    9
    Excellent album. Refreshing. Brings new sounds to the impressive collection of Everything but the girl...now that there's just the girl. Excellent album. Refreshing. Brings new sounds to the impressive collection of Everything but the girl...now that there's just the girl. Tracey thorn rocks.… Full Review »
  3. Feriatus
    May 23, 2007
    9
    Best pop album of the year so far.
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