"Welch proves that all you need to make a classic album is a couple of guitars, some subtle harmonies and a handful of well sculpted songs. Stark, understated and thoroughly wonderful throughout"
"The sense of atmosphere on this album is incredible, like an OST that had no need for a movie. Waits veers maniacally from hilarious to poignant, heartwarming to terrifying with trademark swagger"
"Sadly Lovett seemed to hit his peak at only his second album. This one has all the good and none of the bad, and the title track will haunt you for weeks"
"No list of Americana would be complete without Dylan, and for me this is the album that stands above the rest. Crackling with inventiveness and rebellion, comic highbrow blues for the masses"
"We have yet to see whether this album was a fluke or the start of a dazzling career, but Justin Vernon's log cabin exile produced an work of exceptional resonance and beauty. A contemporary landmark."
"It doesn't get more Americana than this - Springsteen sounds like he's having the time of his life, which is always going to translate into one hell of an album!"
"Epic instrumental soundscapes described by every instrument under the sun, but never sounding pompous or overwhelming. By far the best album from the Black Emperor collective"
"A wildcard for number ten. I found these guys on Myspace before they were signed and really got into this album. The vocals won't be to everyone's taste, but there's some great raucous songs here"