Pitchforkd. 13. apr. 2018afafKaleb Hortond. 13. apr. 2018"The songwriter's first album of new music in 13 years is wise and economical. At 71, John Prine is a virtuoso at understatement, finding the joy in the mundane, and writing about what it means to be alive".Læs anmeldelse
AllMusic2018afafMark Deming2018"The man's voice is a nearly perfect match for the face: not as strong as it was in his youth, but still boasting enough spunk to make himself heard when he feels like it ... The Tree of Forgiveness is autumnal John Prine, but it's also a potent reminder that his remarkable skills as a songwriter and his rough-hewn excellence as a singer haven't failed him yet".Læs anmeldelse
Politikend. 13. apr. 2018afafSimon Lundd. 13. apr. 2018"John Prine er manden med ni liv. Og en af de store amerikanske sangskrivere. Stemmen har knap overlevet kræft og et knubbet liv, men det litterære vid og humorens bid er intakt på Prines første album i 13 år".Læs anmeldelse