Black Sheep Boy
by Okkervil River
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 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.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best Album of 2005
61
#61 Most Discussed Album of 2005
87
#87 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 98
  3. Negative: 9 out of 98
  1. RobT
    Jul 5, 2009
    10
    Black Sheep Boy is a masterpiece on level with NMH's Aeroplane Over the Sea.
  2. RedGreyBlue
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    Will Sheff's creativity sits prime as proof that a cover song can make an album it's greatest. Best album I've ever listened to. ThisWill Sheff's creativity sits prime as proof that a cover song can make an album it's greatest. Best album I've ever listened to. This masterpiece sits on the same level as some of the most critically acclaimed work out there.… Full Review »
  3. JackRoyse
    Sep 1, 2014
    10
    Quite possibly the most underrated album of all time. This is indie folk at its finest. I've listened to this album hundreds of times but,Quite possibly the most underrated album of all time. This is indie folk at its finest. I've listened to this album hundreds of times but, unlike other albums, I seem to never get tired of it.… Full Review »
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