Another Fine Day
by Golden Smog
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9

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  1. TimP.
    Apr 7, 2009
    7
    Whilst the songs lack the immediate impact of the Jayhawks this remains a quality set of contemporary country rock.
  2. WilliamS
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    Dude, these guys are ballers. Dime piece!
  3. AdamG.
    Aug 6, 2006
    10
    A completely satisfying feel-good album. I picked up this album because of Gary Louris's work with The Jayhawks, and I was not disappointed. A nice surprise all around. Don't take my word for it - go give it a listen yourself. (Sorry if this review seems so dippy; I just not used to being so blown away by a new album :) ).
  4. MaryD
    Aug 4, 2006
    4
    This cd is not nearly as good as their stellar releases "Down by the Old Mainstream" and "Weird Tales." Jeff Tweedy's input is sadly lacking on this release (was he too busy?), and as a result it seems like a Gary Louris' solo effort, and a mediocre one at that. Here's what I would do: remove about half of the less-than-great songs and add a few great Tweedy numbers. Sorry, This cd is not nearly as good as their stellar releases "Down by the Old Mainstream" and "Weird Tales." Jeff Tweedy's input is sadly lacking on this release (was he too busy?), and as a result it seems like a Gary Louris' solo effort, and a mediocre one at that. Here's what I would do: remove about half of the less-than-great songs and add a few great Tweedy numbers. Sorry, these guys can do much, much better. Buy the two GS cds mentioned earlier, any Jayhawks cd, or any Wilco cd pre-"Ghost" to experience their true talent.… Expand
  5. ZapB
    Jul 30, 2006
    0
    Soul Asylum? Jayhawks? Big Star? Holy crap is it still 1991 and nobody told me??
  6. R.L.
    Jul 24, 2006
    7
    Good stuff all around, but the Tweedy/Louris penned "Long Time Ago" really stands out. Tweedy is starting to look like an eagle amongst turkeys. He needs to fly away and go craft his next Wilco masterwork.
  7. MattD.
    Jul 21, 2006
    6
    Has a few great moments in the middle of the CD, and some of the rocking numbers sound good, if not memorable. But the CD is unfocused. It seems like they're trying too hard for each member to get in his individual style. Grade: B-.

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. AllMusic
    70
    The only drawback for fans is this Golden Smog doesn't bear much aural resemblance to the band that made Down by the Old Mainstream and Weird Tales; then again, the bands who make up Golden Smog's membership don't sound much like they did back then, either, so that shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
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  2. Billboard
    40
    These songs simply don't stack up to their predecessors.
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  3. E! Online
    83
    For a bunch of jokesters, these guys deliver some seriously good music.
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