Album Review 660 The Civil Wars The Civil Wars

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Verdict: More a compilation than album with a small handful of folky highlights. • 69/100 • http://www.velocitiesinmusic.com/c/th... • Overview: The Civil Wars' second album is a collection of the best of their talents on display, taking their polished, pretty blend of folk, americana and alt-country and presenting it under the guise of whole album. This record is far from a true album, considering the duo parted ways many months prior to this self-titled release, rather it plays and feels like a greatest hits compilation of an act that dominated for decades. Some of these tracks truly strike an emotional chord, where others simply don't live up to the hype constantly surrounding the group. Still, it's always disappointing when those with great musical talent part ways. • / vimtv • Jake's Track Picks: • 2. I Had Me a Girl • 5. Eavesdrop • 7. From This Valley • 11. Sacred Heart • Tom's Track Picks: • 2. I Had Me a Girl • 6. Devil's Backbone • 8. Tell Mama • / vimtv

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