The Creek Drank The Cradle
by Iron & Wine
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2002
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37

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  1. LM
    Jan 20, 2008
    6
    Pretty dull, uninspired lyrics, do your self a favour and get a couple of andrew bird albums instead.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best Album of 2002
55
#55 Most Discussed Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Salon
    90
    Spartan and unadorned, the naked sincerity of the record is heartbreaking.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    80
    The ambiguity in the songs adds to their haunting quality.
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  3. Stylus Magazine
    79
    An album of quiet, introspective folk music.
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