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Black Sheep Boy - Okkervil River
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86 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critics What's this?

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9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 72 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the fourth album for the Austin band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    [Sheff's] uncompromisingly literate songs provide unusually rewarding payoffs. [May 2005, p.124]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    100
    I've listened to this album more than anything else released this year, and I still don't feel like I've fully explored its depths.
  3. ShakingThrough.net
    60
    Black Sheep Boy has bold ambitions, but Okkervil River hasn't quite reached the point where polished execution equals or surpasses preliminary concept.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 57
  3. Negative: 1 out of 57
  1. RobT
    10
    Black Sheep Boy is a masterpiece on level with NMH's Aeroplane Over the Sea.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. DimitrisT
    4
    That's a typical record that will bored you to death if you are not an American. Extra-over-rated local stuff! Give us a break!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    3
    no more boring americana albums look ahead fellas
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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