To Survive
by Joan as Police Woman
  • Record Label: Reveal
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2008
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10

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  1. ChrisC
    Jun 19, 2008
    9
    I had high expectations and hopes as REAL LIFE was my album of the year last year. What I loved about that great record is here in spades - a real composer's approach to song writing and production, real maturity in sculpting sound towards a heartfelt end. More very subtle Satie references don't hurt. The sound is more ambitious and reflects a worldliness that still allows for I had high expectations and hopes as REAL LIFE was my album of the year last year. What I loved about that great record is here in spades - a real composer's approach to song writing and production, real maturity in sculpting sound towards a heartfelt end. More very subtle Satie references don't hurt. The sound is more ambitious and reflects a worldliness that still allows for vulnerability and - get this - no cynicism ! A unique and valuable artist - finally someone to inherit Kate Bush's crown.… Expand
  2. DejanS.
    Aug 20, 2008
    8
    Not good as debut, but hell yes, this album is some kind of magic dream!
  3. mattallen
    Jun 16, 2008
    8
    Real Life had the more obvious singles and stellar moments, but To Survive is cohesive and flows beatifully. Like Feist before her, lets hope Joan Wasser gets a larger following after this gem.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    80
    While "Real Life" was so fully realized that it seemed to have a life of its own, To Survive feels more like songs written by somebody than something that materialized because it had to.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    80
    'To America’ comes across very much a modern take on West Side Story replete with fine vocal performances from its central pair, sweeping strings and ebullient brass, it’s a jubilant finale to an album that, while never quite surpassing the evocative beauty of the band’s first, matches it with a keen flourish.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    It's much darker, more contemplative territory; the songs are like intimate nocturnes located somewhere between classical and soul.
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