Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. If you skip the first track and stick mostly to the first two-thirds of the record, A Question of Temperature ranks as one of the most enjoyable albums of this still-young year.
  2. One of 2005’s most pleasurable albums.
  3. Ultimately comes out a very solid if not revelatory record.
  4. A big part of what makes A Question of Temperature so engaging is that, like Travels in the South, it's the work of a musician who isn't rejecting his past experiences but making something new of them.
  5. A set of covers and originals that wouldn't sound out of place on any of his mid-'80s solo albums or work as a member of the dB's.
  6. Mojo
    70
    Stamey makes the most of a limited vocal range. [Mar 2005, p.104]
  7. If Stamey had chosen to go one way or the other — straight covers or an all-out album full of originals--- A Question of Temperature would be a much more interesting album. As is it stands, nothing here really captures the imagination.
  8. Uncut
    60
    Inessential, but huge fun nevertheless. [Mar 2005, p.91]
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Apr 1, 2005
    7
    Gosh, I wanted to like this more. A couple of pop gems here, but it would have made a better EP. Just too much filler, and some of the covers Gosh, I wanted to like this more. A couple of pop gems here, but it would have made a better EP. Just too much filler, and some of the covers bomb. "Shapes of Things" is gangbusters, though. Full Review »