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  • Summary: The latest full-length release from psychedelic/folk rock band Woods began at Jeremy Earl's house in New York and completed in Stinson Beach, California.
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  1. Sep 14, 2023
    90
    Perennial is yet another step forward for Woods, a band that continues to get stronger as their music becomes gentler and more graceful.
  2. Mojo
    Sep 14, 2023
    80
    Organic, evergreen loveliness. [Oct 2023, p.88]
  3. Sep 14, 2023
    80
    The real highlights for Woods this go around are the four instrumental efforts that each have a distinct vibe yet are linked spiritually. Rather than acting as placeholders they take root as distinct works.
  4. Uncut
    Sep 14, 2023
    70
    The abundance of dreamy, placid wonders like "Between The Past" and the instrumental "White Wonder Melody" doesn't entirely negate one's longing for more of the ferocious, Ira Kaplan-worthy shredding that fills the final moments of "Another Dream" or other touches that add a wobblier, woozier feel to the proceedings. [Oct 2023, p.37]
  5. Oct 12, 2023
    70
    With 11 tracks at 44 minutes, it feels more affirmed and settled, neither breaking fresh ground nor uncritically repeating past ideas.
  6. Sep 28, 2023
    70
    Perennial is an easy-flowing new collection of songs, including a number of dynamic instrumentals, which showcase the chemistry among the players.