a ghost is born - Wilco
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81 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: When you record one of the most acclaimed albums of the decade, what do you do for an encore? If you are Jeff Tweedy & co., you return with both old (Jim O'Rourke again producing) and new (yet another lineup change) for your fifth studio LP.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Stylus Magazine
    100
    On almost every level, Jeff Tweedy and Co. have concocted the perfect follow-up to an epochal, career-defining record--taking greater risks and yielding deeper rewards--and finding more challenging ways to channel pain that just won’t quit.
  2. Junkmedia
    80
    The flaws in A Ghost is Born are almost as interesting as the album's considerable triumphs.
  3. Playlouder
    80
    This time, as well as simply delivering the goods, Wilco come bearing a basket of extras.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    It's like Scissor Sisters on tranquilisers. With a bit of ELO. And a dash of Ramones. And, with this eclecticism, a worrying lack of focus. [5 Jun 2004, p.57]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 65
  3. Negative: 4 out of 65
  1. StevenPro
    10
    Stylus' review is spot on. This album is absolutely stunning.
  2. j30
    8
    Decent follow up to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. There's moment of musical bliss, but than there moments of over-indulgent noise that detracts from it's high points.… Expand
  3. Boosemo12
    7
    It definitely doesn't hold a candle to YHF, there's some great moments but it lacks consistency.
  4. JimW
    3
    Overrated crapola

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