• Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2006
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 86
  2. Negative: 3 out of 86
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  1. EGold
    Jul 28, 2006
    4
    Do not be tricked into buying this CD. Pitchfork's high review convinced me to give it a shot, and it was a complete waste of money. The CD is bland, derivative, and all of the songs sound the same. Their lyrics are laughably generic and there is a complete lack of catchy hooks. This is from someone who likes indie music, too.
  2. G
    Mar 22, 2006
    4
    Way to rip off My Morning Jacket completely.
  3. Chase
    May 14, 2006
    6
    Band of Horses? More like Bland of Horses. I've given it about 4 listens now and I still don't get what the buzz is. It's not horrible, but not good either; very overrated and very average. It's heavily influenced by My Morning Jacket, but I much prefer My Morning Jacket to Band Of Horses.
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. It gets a little long in the tooth in places and samey-sounding.
  2. It takes a few listens to sink in, but Everything is transcendent, shimmering, layered, and smartass emo-pop fully ready for stadium saturation.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    [They] show impressive mood-manipulation skills despite relatively simplistic songwriting. [24 Mar 2006, p.70]