A Hundred Miles Off - The Walkmen
Metascore
70 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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  1. Stylus Magazine
    91
    It’s the band’s throatiest, most pressing and urgent release to date.
  2. Drawer B
    90
    This is not an easy record to absorb. The band’s rough-hewn production is tinny and sonically chaotic, but underneath the surface noise lurks one of the finest records of the year.
  3. Filter
    84
    The band has seized upon that sloshy saunter that we love and turned it into an elaborate dance. [#20, p.94]
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User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. JanV.
    5
    It's okay and would be passable without some of the standout tracks on the previous efforts. NOTHING on this album can touch the genius of My Old Man or New Year's Eve... I would say "nice try", but with what they've done before I don't think this is worthy. The best thing I can say is it's better than Pussy Cats.… Full Review »
  2. Caroline
    5
    A huge disappointment. This album is messy, rambling, and lacks the characteristic charm of The Walkmen.
  3. mattr.
    9
    Like a lot of others have said, the album gets better after repeated listens. The criticism really is surprising, given that it holds up well in comparison to the previous albums.… Full Review »
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