At Sixes And Sevens
by Jason Loewenstein
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Splendid
    80
    Most of Loewenstein's work here simply puts a happier spin on Sub Pop's raw, rough-edged rock formula -- the sort of thing Kurt Cobain might have written if Prozac was free.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    78
    Though you really can’t forget any of the work he’s done in the past decade or so with his former band, Jason Loewenstein has really pulled off a gem of a record that momentarily loses you in his own music.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    The lo-fi racket and guitar noodling are unlikely to appeal to many outside the indie-rock crowd. [12 July 2002, p.84]
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  5. Nude As The News
    70
    Thanks to fresh melodies, a surprisingly effective voice, ever powerful rhythms, and burning guitar/bass workouts, Jason Loewenstein has coined a voice of his own.
  6. Billboard
    70
    With this mostly impressive album, Loewenstein has stepped out from behind Sebadoh founder Lou Barlow's shadow to prove he's a powerful songwriter and player in his own right.
  7. Mojo
    70
    There's only fleeting glimpses of Jason's weakness for dimestore Minutemen angularity. [Sep 2002, p.104]
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  1. BillM.
    Sep 9, 2002
    9
    First listen, his vocals stuck out. Is that Steve Miller? Once I got past the Book of Dreams analogy, I was hooked. I was thinking two guitar First listen, his vocals stuck out. Is that Steve Miller? Once I got past the Book of Dreams analogy, I was hooked. I was thinking two guitar tracks on first listen, but he pulls off both lines simultaneously. Saw it live. Interesting. With all the reverb/distortion, it?s sometimes difficult to pick anything out. But, I like the flow of the album. Well-constructed songs. Simple. Pointed. Not too angry. Solid, straight-ahead rock effort. Based on the amount of play it?s gotten at home, it ranks pretty highly among this year?s releases. I?d recommend this to anyone. … Full Review »
  2. MikeM.
    Aug 15, 2002
    9
    upon hearing it my friend said, "I knew Lou Barlow was holding him back!" I had a similar feeling while listening to it. The songs are mostly upon hearing it my friend said, "I knew Lou Barlow was holding him back!" I had a similar feeling while listening to it. The songs are mostly upbeat and beautifully noisy. Casserole has been stuck in my head for a month. … Full Review »