Farm (2009) Album Review

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Music critics combined give Farm a score of 2.9605 out of 4

based on (20) reviews

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Excellent

Music critics combined give Farm a score of 4 out of 4

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Very Good

Music critics combined give Farm a score of 3 out of 4

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Good

Music critics combined give Farm a score of 2 out of 4

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Featured Reviews:

Entertainment Weekly

The old adage ''Time heals  all wounds'' may have no stronger proponents than Dinosaur Jr., a band whose original, critically adored lineup violently broke apart two decades ago, only to re-form in 2005 without missing a beat (or swinging a punch). Read more about Farm on Entertainment Weekly

PopMatters

Although Farm sacrifices some immediacy and fire for expansive emotionalism and nuance, the album is a solid addition to the Dinosaur Jr. catalog and one whose highlights may prove even better with time. Read more about Farm on PopMatters

Rolling Stone

Avalanching metal riffs and spit-polished solos reach for the sky with a classic-rock charisma the band never went for in its youth. Read more about Farm on Rolling Stone

Reviews by Score:

Movie critics combined give Farm a score of 4.00 out of 4

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NOW Magazine

How Dinosaur Jr. came to be this good – arguably better than their late 80s/early 90s heyday – shall remain a glorious mystery.
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Movie critics combined give Farm a score of 3.25 out of 4

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Contactmusic

Overall, 'Farm' is a record that proves Dinosaur Jr can still cut it with the big guns of the day, no matter what era, and more importantly suggests their 21st Century re-invention as a creative force is far from extinguished just yet.
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