mediamikes.comd. 10. Nov. 2012ByByMike Gencarellid. 10. Nov. 2012"I feel that the album really captures the essence of the movie ... Overall the score itself is very simple, quiet and packs a hell of a finale running 11 minutes. Though within that quietness it has this very epic and inspiring feel. Of course there is also the classic call of music from the period like the drums and fiddle of the Civil War".Read review
AllMusic2012ByByJames Christopher Monger2012"Opening with a wistful, lovely clarinet cue, Williams sets the stage for what is essentially a cornucopia of measured yet soul-stirring, Aaron Copland/Randy Newman-imbued Americana that is delivered with the patience and grace of a true master".Read review