Civilian
by Wye Oak
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Mar 8, 2011
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 10, 2011
    60
    Even as it limits the album's appeal as much as it does the band's chances of broader success, Wye Oak's stylistic purity is a virtue in itself.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 7, 2011
    60
    Civilian has just enough personality to stop it being completely pedestrian.

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#96 Best Album of 2011

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. kman5473
    Jul 26, 2011
    9
    Perhaps the most addictive album I've had the pleasure of purchasing and listening to since my first listen-through of In Rainbows byPerhaps the most addictive album I've had the pleasure of purchasing and listening to since my first listen-through of In Rainbows by Radiohead. This is a must buy. I bought this on a whim after I saw Wye Oak perform "Holy, Holy" live on the Late Night Show with Jimmy Fallon, and boy was I pleasantly surprised to discover the remarkable construct of this lush masterpiece. If you have ANY doubts, go buy the CD (better sound quality than downloading it from iTunes). I definitely am a huge fan now!… Full Review »
  2. Ndrwdvdbrsn
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    Wye Oak's third album Civilian is easily their best; however, this album, as well as the band are hardly ever talked about. Still, this is oneWye Oak's third album Civilian is easily their best; however, this album, as well as the band are hardly ever talked about. Still, this is one of the best albums of all time.… Full Review »
  3. jeffort23
    Apr 4, 2011
    9
    Civilian is a big, lush-sounding album that brings you in close. It's Wye Oak's finest effort to date.
    Here's the review I wrote at    Civilian is a big, lush-sounding album that brings you in close. It's Wye Oak's finest effort to date.
    Here's the review I wrote at Ludditestereo.net

    http://ludditestereo.net/2011/04/02/civilian-wye-oak-album-review/    … Full Review »
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