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Day After Tomorrow
by Joan Baez

Joan Baez reviews
Critic Score
Metascore: 75 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.4 out of 10
based on 9 reviews
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The folk singer from New York releases her latest album, which features songs written by Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, and T-Bone Burnett.

LABEL: Razor & Tie
RELEASE DATE: 09 September 2008
DISCS: 1 disc
GENRE(S): Folk

What The Critics Said

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80
The Guardian
What makes this set successful is the choice of songs.
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80
Boston Globe
Baez has never sounded wiser, or more deeply human.
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80
Hartford Courant
She boils songs down to their bare essences, and colors them in simple, evocative ways.
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80
All Music Guide
At 67, Baez betrays some vocal aging, but she uses it wisely to impart extra feeling into what is often a downbeat collection of quality songs, and Earle has succeeded in his attempt not to reinvent her, but to re-create her sound and message in contemporary terms.
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80
Observer Music Monthly
Grasslands, wind in your hair, long, dusty roads travelled - it's all evoked in Joan's fine 24th studio album, and her voice, high and flowing, low and gravelly, flows timelessly through it like a mountain stream.
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80
Mojo
Day After Tomorrow finds her in fine form, the famous falsetto is an octave or two down but the conviction that she brings to the songs is as strong as ever. [Oct 2008, p.106]
60
Uncut
Baez's worn voice retains its majesty, and also the sanctimony that has set so many teeth on edge over the years. [Oct 2008, p.81]
60
Rolling Stone
It's a fruitful partnership: Earle's hard-won earthiness acts as a counterweight to Baez's ethereal tendencies, and Day After Tomorrow leans toward tough-minded material with blues and Appalachian overtones.
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60
Q Magazine
Joan Baez seems unshakeable on her 28th album. [Oct 2008, p.139]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this album is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 19 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jim C. gave it a2:
Badly produced and amateurish recording especially the first three cuts where the out of tune guitar overwhelms her voice. Low production values spoil some interesting songs. One hopes her current tour does not feature too many efforts like this.

Carol M. gave it a10:
As Joan ages, so does her wisdom as does her devotion solidify. This is a beautiful album, filled with images and themes that has long been the foundation of her life, vaues and ideals. Excellent job, Joan, once again, you have been a beacon,a guiding light in the storm and fog.

George M. gave it a10:
A lovely mellow sound throughout this Cd with Joan Baez's gorgeous vocals and exquisite instrumentalisation from the ensemble of musicians - brilliant!

Liz T. gave it a9:
A deep and deeply spiritual album, with the title track a brilliant song, all the more powerful for being so understated. It is 'God on our side' for the new millennium. The one mistake is 'Rose of Sharon, which isn't right for her voice now - it exposes the flaws caused by aging that are otherwise skilfully sidestepped. Still and all, Baez' voice retains its power to move and she remains a compelling performer.

Trina gave it a10:
Haunting and awe-inspiring, as only Ms. Baez can deliver time and again!

Gregory S. gave it a10:
Deeply inspiring, strong and moving songs delivered simply from her heart to the listeners heart.... a very moving litany of stories.

Patt M. gave it a10:
Having discovered Joan Baez when I was 19 years old ( I am 60 now), her music , personna,ethical beliefs...have brought me thru many a dark night. She has been like a companion on a murky road. This latest album is magnificent...the choices of songwriters...her voice..I must admit i love when she brings it down a couple of octaves. I'm so pleased to see her finally reaping the rewards that 50 years of struggle can bring. God bless you Joan!!!!!!

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