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

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

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 40 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. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 21, 2011
    80
    Father, Son, Holy Ghost contains some of the deftest songwriting of 2011, and is more than a worthy successor to the group's debut.
  3. The Quietus
    Sep 27, 2011
    60
    Wahile Girls have returned brimming with confidence and enthusiasm, this record seems to overstretch them.
  4. 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: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  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
  2. starwarsfanatic
    10
    Girls have made the greatest album of the 2010s so far. Father, Son, Holy Ghost is an amazing masterpiece. I can't believe that its only a 79 on Metacritic.… Expand
  3. j30
    8
    Father, Son, Holy Ghost is one of the best album of 2011. The music, while trying to be sort of nostalgic rock, sounds surprisingly fresh. Christopher Owens' singing is hard to get used to at first, but worth the first couple listens.… Expand
  4. 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.....................

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