Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. For every piece that sounds like aimless noodling, there are keepers like the strutting "Wheel Broke," the guitar-only "Mountain," the Tortoise-style "Balcony" and the absolutely gorgeous "Eighty Eights."
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Sounds like the work of a man touting for soundtracks. [May 2006, p.131]
  3. Under The Radar
    50
    At its worst, Around is as random as its title, featuring indulgent noodling, song sketches and intros more than actual songs. [#13, p.89]
  4. Most will find this album unnecessary, even if it's not entirely inconsequential.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    Mostly Americana and mostly unremarkable. [29 Apr 2006, p.37]
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. jacksonc
    Jan 30, 2007
    9
    I initially thought this guy went out of bread. But after few listening I realised that's awsome stuff. This man throwed away the jacket I initially thought this guy went out of bread. But after few listening I realised that's awsome stuff. This man throwed away the jacket he used to wear so well, let the guitar speak, let the dove fly on the north (East Anglia). Full Review »