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Father, Son, Holy Ghost - Girls
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79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Summary: The San Francisco-based duo releases their sophomore full-length album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Billboard.com
    Oct 17, 2011
    93
    With Father, Son, Holy Ghost, the band has vaulted the equivalent of three albums ahead, taking the conciseness of the EP and confounding expectations.
  2. The Quietus
    Sep 27, 2011
    60
    Wahile Girls have returned brimming with confidence and enthusiasm, this record seems to overstretch them.
  3. Under The Radar
    Sep 20, 2011
    30
    On the whole, the album feels like a parody of music's tropes, limping along with no real soul.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ResonantPassage
    10
    Perhaps the most highly anticipated indie album of 2011, Father, Son, Holy Ghost was touted as a classic even before its release. These are weighty expectations for any band to endure, let alone a young band from San Francisco poised to release only its second full-length album... read the rest of the review at http://www.resonantpassage.net/2011/09/08/girls-father-son-holy-ghost/… Expand
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  2. 9zep_peppers
    10
    The sound is loaded with several generations of influences - from Pink Floyd and Bowie to Spiritualized and the Flaming Lips - but is deeply steeped in the early '70s; this album could have been made at any point in the past 40 years.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. EuphoricManatee
    5
    I dont get it. Nothing Special. I've listened to it several times and still cant find one stand out track. Don't waste your money.....................
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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