Ancient Melodies Of The Future
by Built to Spill
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14

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  1. JulianE.
    Aug 16, 2002
    9
    I am an aussie and I have never heard of these guys - I bought this and it is truly amazing - mesmerising and intelligent stuff. I listened to their previous album and this latest album makes it look young and unfulfilled however indie-guitar-worthy. World, get this latest gem.
  2. JossS.
    Dec 25, 2001
    8
    the album rings of "built to spill flare." every song can pull in the listener more with each listen. one of the years best. one of the bands best (but then again most of em are). gosh this band is sure consistent
  3. yaright
    Jan 10, 2005
    10
    moody, melodic, beautiful, bliss......
  4. KrisB
    Jan 19, 2006
    8
    I was a bit too rough on this album when i first heard it a few years ago. Yes, it is a slight step backward from their previous albums, but it's still better than most music out there. It's just a different, more jaded Built to Spill. Their fans have to just get used to the fact that they put out three perfect albums, and they'll continue to make incredible albums until their end.
  5. SpankyMalone
    Sep 27, 2001
    10
    Love the band, love this album.

Awards & Rankings

52
#52 Best Album of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Almost Cool
    70
    For most other groups, it would be a winner, but for Built To Spill it's a slight comedown from their stellar streak.
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  2. HOB.com
    80
    Not as immediate as Keep It Like A Secret, or as unified on the sonic surface, but with enough patience, Ancient Melodies of the Future resonates on a level that connects the band's body of work, while also taking it a step further.
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Built to Spill expands on the big sound that they crafted with Keep It Like a Secret.
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