Go Fly a Kite - Ben Kweller
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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Feb 7, 2012
    85
    It's spirited, energetic and competent power-pop.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 13, 2012
    83
    The result is a sweetly evocative day at the park. [17 Feb 2012, p.72]
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  1. AlexxTrusc
    3
    New indie-pop album of Ben Kweller - "Go Fly a Kite" is a very average product. The very first songs "Mean To Me" and "Out The Door" did not impress. Thanks that somewhat minimalist-pop compositions like "Gossip", "Justify Me" or carefree county song "Full Circle" saves the situation. In any case this is not a proposition of the highest quality - you can let it go.… Full Review »
  2. chabonbon
    9
    Ben Kweller is back with his best album yet. Go Fly a Kite is exactly what a good album should be like. The songs are catchy, the lyrics are clever, and the songwriting is impeccable (as usual with Ben Kweller). He has graduated from adolescence (finally) and is really making great music. His influences are obvious (Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Weezer) but it doesn't sound like a copy at all. Hopefully this will put Ben Kweller out more and give him some radio play. 10/10. Amazing.… Full Review »