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Entertainment WeeklyMerritt's voice is a magical combination of cool reserve and effortless warmth. [20/27 Aug 2004, p.123]
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Finds her pushing her already considerable talents to new heights.
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Tambourine is a remarkably mature, confident, and commanding release that defines then rides its groove with no low points.
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SpinShe can sound brand-new and busted-down in the same verse, and she sings like a guitar player. [Oct 2004, p.120]
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Tambourine may not quite live up to the Dusty in Memphis comparisons, but it may very well wind up the album of Tift Merritt's career.
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Merritt is all over the place on this album, but the songs cohere into a single artistic statement marked by consistent craftsmanship and passionate performance.
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Merritt has a long way to go before she runs the risk of being mistaken for A-league stars like Emmylou Harris and Dusty Springfield. But that we can speculate about her one day achieving that status is itself a tremendous compliment.
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Rolling StoneThere's not a dud among the dozen tracks. [16 Sep 2004, p.81]
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MojoThis [album] finds her with a steelier determination in her country soul and an inclination to rock out that she's only previously hinted at. [Nov 2004, p.116]
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In expanding her breadth, Merritt relinquishes too much of the depth that made her debut so distinguished.
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BlenderSturdy (and bland) anthems built on overused U2 chords and several barnstorming R&B vamps notable for thowback horn riffs and Aretha Franklin-style backing vocals. [Sep 2004, p.138]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 8
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BobMar 8, 2005
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ChrisKFeb 7, 2005