Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Mojo
    80
    Jon Boden delivers an audacious yet subtle solo masterpiece. [Apr 2009, p.108]
  2. That this glorious album will be remembered long after this week's hyped offerings are forgotten is a testament to its power.
  3. Anyone familiar with Boden's usual extrovert singing will be amazed by his restraint and, despite outbursts of percussive grunge, the arrangements are primarily gentle and acoustic.
  4. Uncut
    80
    Boden is a true original who has crafted an engaging album that's no easy listen, but worth sticking with. [May 2009, p.79]
  5. The lyrics are often infuriating--who is the mysterious preacher in several songs, and what is the spooky, neo-traditional ceremony of Beating the Bounds?--but there are some fine songs here.

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