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Circuital - My Morning Jacket
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76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: Nearly three years since its last release, the Kentucky psychedelic-indie band offer up its sixth album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    May 27, 2011
    88
    Carry on, ye bearded gods.
  2. Alternative Press
    Dec 14, 2011
    60
    My Morning Jacket no longer sound like a band of curious adventurers perpetually at odds with their former selves, and consequently deliver an album that plays like a sort of kid-in-a-candy-shop, take-a-little-of-everything thrill ride. Predictably, results vary.
  3. No Ripcord
    Jun 2, 2011
    30
    Circuital makes it clear that we are dealing with My Morning Jacket post-metamorphosis. From a provocative indie/country/blues band with exceptional vocals, witty lyrics, and a stellar band, MMJ has found prime real estate on the premise of becoming a commercial parody of themselves.

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Ryno33
    10
    Review on Circuital here from Examiner Online... http://www.examiner.com/music-review-in-atlanta/my-morning-jacket-s-circuital-a-return-to-form-review
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  2. LordoftheBrown
    10
    An phenomenal record from start to finish. Their best work since It Still Moves, with Jim James sounding more soulful than ever before. It gave me chills.… Expand
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  3. chuck1003
    10
    Amazing! Their greatest effort since the majestic "At Dawn". Victory Dance is one of the most exciting, moving intros to an album I've ever heard. Circuital and Outta My System are my other two favorites. Turn the lights low, put the head phones on and go for a wonderful 45 min. journey.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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