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Magnet

A monumental record from a towering talent. [#59, p.103]

Splendid

Yours, Mine, and Ours is a fantastic album. In fact, it's one of the best things I've heard so far this year. On the other hand, I can count at least three other albums that bear the Joe Pernice stamp that are better than this.

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Junkmedia

The 10 tracks are hands down the most irresistible pop music you'll hear this year.

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Dusted Magazine

So when I say that Yours, Mine & Ours sounds too good to be true, I'm resolved after much deliberation that this is an entirely positive thing: it is impeccably conceived, executed, and produced.

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Uncut

Songwriting of the highest calibre. [Sep 2003, p.104]

All Music Guide

Yours, Mine & Ours is a truly grand record, another in the string of classic releases by Joe Pernice.... The kind of record fans of intelligent pop music played with real emotion should purchase. Immediately.

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The Onion (A.V. Club)

Yours, Mine & Ours strikes the same gorgeous, sad tone as its two predecessors.

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Entertainment Weekly

Yours Mine & Ours has an easygoing vibe that gives Pernice's literate folk-pop ample room to roam. [11 Jul 2003, p.78]

ShakingThrough.net

The Pernice Brothers' strongest effort yet.

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Mojo

The balance between Joe's resigned words and uplifting melodies remains sublime. [Aug 2003, p.100]

PopMatters

Beyond serving as an excellent follow up to The World Won't End, Yours, Mine & Ours reveals a whole new side to the Pernice Brothers.

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Amazon.com

An adventurous meeting place between the Smiths' guitar-driven anthems, the Zombies' vocally intricate garage-pop, and melt-in-your-mouth '70s Quaalude rock.

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Dot Music

And to anyone that contends they don't make them like they did anymore: listen to this. They still do.

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Blender

Convincingly lovely through and through. [#17, p.140]

Pitchfork

Each track is fully realized, thoughtfully written, and prudently performed, rolled out with a steadiness that can become a little maddening after a handful of listens.

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Rolling Stone

Doesn't quite have the ragged charm or the wry humor of 2001's outstanding The World Won't End; the occasional dose of guitar bombast ("One Foot in the Grave") doesn't serve Pernice well.

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Under The Radar

Ultimately, the saccharine vocals are forgivable, but those who like their power pop with a little bite may find the sound a bit off-putting. [#5, p.115]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Roco B gave it a10:
One of my all-time favorite albums.

Mike J gave it a10:
Some of the the most genuine, uplifing and feel good music I've heard in years! Thank you guys for this wonderful album!

L J gave it a10:
Another brilliant album by the Pernice Brothers and it's probably there best work to date!

Trek B gave it a10:
A pop masterpiece. I can listen to this over and over again. Very few albums have that effect on me. Pernice Brothers are the most underrated band in the world.

A C gave it a9:
Once again, Joe & Company prove why there one of the most reliable bands around. And there 3rd LP "Yours, Mine & Ours" proves my point. No wonder this has a 88 on metacritc, it's a beauiful record & joy to listen to. Joe Pernice has to be one of the best song writers in the music industry, right now. I don't know if "Yours, Mine & Ours" is not my favorite of their's, it's probably "Discover A Lovelier You" but YMO isn't too far behind, I don't there both probably neck & neck for first. Anway, this album has tons & tons gems, for example-- One Foot in the Grave, Baby in Two, Blinded by the Stars, The Weakest Shade of Blue & Sometimes I Remember. Overall, great album and one of the best of 05.

matt a gave it a10:
I rarley give a 10, but there really is not a single bad track on here. I feel bad for Joe Pernice though, because every cd that he puts out is incredible and he can only decide a few singles (although every song is worthy) for each one. Can't wait for his next one.

Chris S gave it a 9:
No single track dominates like "Crestfallen" or "Monkey Suit" did on Overcome By Happiness; or "Let That Show" or "Working Girls (Sunlight Shines)" on The World Won't End. But the record is *extremely* consistent that demands a listen front-to-back. Pernice is one of the greatest songwriters out there today. Great record.

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