The Thorns
by The Thorns
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 20, 2003
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    60
    The most successful songs are those that either embrace their influences so fully that they become glorious reproductions or those that dispense with the idol worship altogether.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    When an entire CD turns into a game of spot the classic-rock reference, it's distracting, not to mention dull. [23 May 2003, p.72]
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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. rchavez
    Sep 18, 2003
    9
    turn this cd up LOUD--the harmonies and vocalizing really can't be appreciated without volume. the songs are tight and indicative of the turn this cd up LOUD--the harmonies and vocalizing really can't be appreciated without volume. the songs are tight and indicative of the songwriters that make up this band. this is a case of the collective being much bigger than the sum of its' parts. basic chords, tight rhythms, and majestic sounding arrangements make this a NECESSARY piece of your cd collection. it's the best part of every element of music--agressive in parts, hook-laden all the way through, and, as warren zevon likes to say, 'just plain ol quality music'.… Full Review »
  2. BrianM
    Jun 12, 2003
    9
    You gotta love it. Matt Sweet hits his stride... on an America/CSN CD? Three-part harmonies may not be in style, but good Baldur in Aasgard, You gotta love it. Matt Sweet hits his stride... on an America/CSN CD? Three-part harmonies may not be in style, but good Baldur in Aasgard, they still sound good. If their songs find an edge, they'll move beyond America into CSN territory.… Full Review »
  3. CharlesG
    Jun 1, 2003
    10
    Bought this and the new Jayhawks on the same day and cant wait for one to finish so can hear the other again. What a dilema!
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