Dim Stars, Bright Sky
by John Doe
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Blender
    60
    So low-key that even the amplified instruments sound semi-acoustic. [#10, p.116]
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  2. Uncut
    60
    If Doe intended to create an interlocked set of pieces that sustained a mood of pensive reverie, he succeeded, though there's a marked shortage of ear-grabbing, individual songs. [Mar 2003, p.95]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    For all the guest starpower, however, the results sound as anonymous as Doe's chosen name.
  5. Delusions of Adequacy
    60
    The problem is the songs. Oh, the songs - they're pretty, all right, but there's no substance.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. AdamL
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    My favorite album of 03! No doubt that John can do whatever he sets out to do!
  2. JamesL.
    Oct 9, 2002
    5
    At first, I could barely sit through the entire album as it is very low key. After several listenings, I have grown to like it better. The At first, I could barely sit through the entire album as it is very low key. After several listenings, I have grown to like it better. The major problem is that the harmonies are barely distingushable and it simply doesn't ever take off.… Full Review »
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