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Tambourine

by Tift Merritt

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All Time

of 455,735

7,244
2000's

of 265,982

821
2004

of 38,943

105

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 2.8506 Tambourine is ranked overall as 2.8506 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 2.9846 Tambourine has an avg. critic score of 2.9846 out of 4 stars

Tambourine Album Reviews

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Entertainment Weekly

Merritt's voice is a magical combination of cool reserve and effortless warmth

All Music Guide

Tambourine is a remarkably mature, confident, and commanding release that defines then rides its groove with no low points. ...more

PopMatters

Merritt is all over the place on this album, but the songs cohere into a single artistic statement marked by consistent craftsmanship and passionate performance. ...more

Rolling Stone

There's not a dud among the dozen tracks

PopMatters

When Tift Merritt's first album, Bramble Rose , came out in 2002, the critics all salivated, placing her in a genealogical line of country legends such as Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and even Patsy Cline. Merritt, whose voice is indeed a marvel, was immediately thrown into the genre's pantheon after a mere album. ...more

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Billboard

Finds her pushing her already considerable talents to new heights....read the complete review at Billboard

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Spin

She can sound brand-new and busted-down in the same verse, and she sings like a guitar...read the complete review at Spin

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Dusted Magazine

In expanding her breadth, Merritt relinquishes too much of the depth that made her debut so distinguished....read the complete review at Dusted Magazine

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CDreviews

Heres how I judge a really good album: If my index finger is never tempted to hit the Next Track button on my stereo, then I know I have something special playing. My index finger was relatively quiet when I listened to Tift Merritts second...read the complete review at CDreviews

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