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Born Again In The USA
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the second album from the trio of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Glenn Kotche and Jim O'Rourke.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    More about songs than weird jams, alternating between twisted retro rock and eccentric folk rock. [24 Mar 2006, p.71]
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  2. Alternative Press
    80
    While no Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, [it] will still placate fans excited to see where Tweedy takes Wilco next. [May 2006, p.174]
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  3. Billboard
    80
    A modest but consistently satisfying affair, rich in music and message.
  4. Mojo
    70
    A more than enjoyable stopgap. [May 2006, p.104]
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  5. PopMatters
    70
    Born Again in the USA is as worthy as side projects get, an album you’d want to pay attention to even if you’d never heard of its antecedents.
  6. The Guardian
    60
    It's certainly a mixed bag but one that fans of all-American rock won't be disappointed with.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    40
    While a well-concocted snotty attitude may be a decisive factor in any number of great rock albums, Born Again in the USA feels lazy without any particular agenda. It’s good for a laugh and a couple of listens, but ultimately does not resonate.

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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 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… Collapse
  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, 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.… Expand
  4. 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 "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".… Expand
  5. 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. 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!… Expand
  6. 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 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

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