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Jun 25, 2024Fortunately for us, Nelson keeps probing. He’s examined his favorite music. He’s thought about death. Now he’s just being Willie Nelson, leading to an album that stands out even in his current era of critical success.
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May 30, 2024Overall, The Border is an exquisite collection of tracks that not only emphasises Nelson’s artistic longevity (he’s 91) but also demonstrates his enduring ability to craft or convey profound and relatable narratives through song.
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UncutMay 30, 2024His gruff grumble suits the narrator’s weary stoicism, and not for the last time on this album, those gnarled fingers wring flamenco flavoured miracles from the fretboard of that battered, antique Martin. [Jun 2024, p.28]
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MojoMay 30, 2024[Nelson] sounds in great shape. There are some upbeat moments (good ol' boy Made In Texas) but mostly it's on the slow side, a tempo in which Willie excels. [Jul 2024, p.84]
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May 31, 2024The album carries a lightness that's emphasized by its brisk running time. That might mean The Border, unlike A Beautiful Time, doesn't quite feel like a final chapter but rather a welcome coda restating Nelson's strengths with casual ease.
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May 30, 2024“What If I’m Out of My Mind” lets him question his sanity, one of his favorite lyrical tropes; and “Kiss Me When You’re Through” allows a lover to break his heart again and again, as long as they seal it with a smooch. But it’s “How Much Does It Cost” that stands apart, with its opening query — “How much does it cost to be free?”