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Mojo
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. Print edition only
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Uncut
His 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. Print edition only
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musicOMH
Overall, 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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137844
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Spectrum Culture
In all likelihood, Nelson’s 75th studio album won’t be his last. But the wisdom he imparts in a love song would bring to a profound close a career that’s as intimate as it is enormous
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The Arts Desk
Willie’s vocals sound and feel remarkably ageless, as immediately identifiable as his languid sense of time, both as a singer and a guitarist
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7.0
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All Music
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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137843
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Rolling Stone
The country legend sings about escaping grief and the mysteries of the road on his latest album, and adds an epic story-song about immigration to his catalog
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