Born Again In The USA
by Loose Fur
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9

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  1. AlexanderK.
    May 24, 2006
    9
    This album almost felt like a collection of songs that never made it on to a Wilco or O'Rourke album, but were nonetheless sexy and seductive enough to attract listeners. One song, however, tops every Wilco song i have heardl; "Wreckroom." Its so dense with cooleness I love it so much...the build up and fall which is common in so many Wilco songs, but this song feels homey and This album almost felt like a collection of songs that never made it on to a Wilco or O'Rourke album, but were nonetheless sexy and seductive enough to attract listeners. One song, however, tops every Wilco song i have heardl; "Wreckroom." Its so dense with cooleness I love it so much...the build up and fall which is common in so many Wilco songs, but this song feels homey and grandiose at the same time. Gold… Expand
  2. DanH
    May 6, 2006
    9
    Better than I expected! Let me just say if you are a Wilco/Phish/retro rock fan, you will like this album, which goes between pop and fun, quirky rock. Plus, it will increase your vocabulary.
  3. DonM
    Apr 16, 2006
    8
    A really solid bunch of songs. This album rips all over 'a ghost is born', and is easily equal to the bands original release. Excellent arrangements, nicely played, and always intersting!
  4. GlennD
    Mar 25, 2006
    8
    Surprisingly, "Born Again In The USA" is less experimental than "Loose Fur" (or even Wilco's "A Ghost Is Born") but is more of a fully formed album than their debut. With most of the songs clocking in at around 3 minutes, and packed full of hooks, riffs and catchy melodies, this is certainly not a group of rock stars indulging themselves on sub-standard songs. This album deserves Surprisingly, "Born Again In The USA" is less experimental than "Loose Fur" (or even Wilco's "A Ghost Is Born") but is more of a fully formed album than their debut. With most of the songs clocking in at around 3 minutes, and packed full of hooks, riffs and catchy melodies, this is certainly not a group of rock stars indulging themselves on sub-standard songs. This album deserves serious consideration in its own right.… Expand
  5. SamW
    Mar 21, 2006
    8
    "the ruling class" when played by jeff tweedy sans loose fur is remeniscent of a young bob dylan humoring audiences with songs like "talkin' world war III blues".

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Billboard
    80
    A modest but consistently satisfying affair, rich in music and message.
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  2. The New York Times
    80
    It's more coherent [than its predecessor] by a mile. It's longer, and its group songwriting blends better. [20 Mar 2006]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    67
    Born Again in the USA is playful, proggy, and built for black lights.
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