Gulag Orkestar
by Beirut
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. PopMatters
    60
    The 11 tracks of Gulag Orkestar are very good, but not the stunning achievement you might be led to believe they are.

Awards & Rankings

71
#71 Best Album of 2006
48
#48 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 58
  3. Negative: 3 out of 58
  1. jotaeseche
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    Uplifting most of the time, with a pinch of depression, nostalgia and rejoice. With clear, pure, sensitive and deep instruments and Zach'sUplifting most of the time, with a pinch of depression, nostalgia and rejoice. With clear, pure, sensitive and deep instruments and Zach's exhilarating and emotional voice. Much more than 11 tracks: almost 40 minutes of an exquisite feeling... travelling back to a traditional Balkan party where everything feels, breathes hope and celebration. To describe it in a word, this album is sublime.… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    It's hard not to appreciate this album and over time I have begun to appreciate more than I did when it initially came out. It's too obliqueIt's hard not to appreciate this album and over time I have begun to appreciate more than I did when it initially came out. It's too oblique to be considered a real classic and the style of it wouldn't be everyones cup of tea, but it is one of the more original albums I've heard. I'd nearly guarantee that it's very different to most of the rest of your record collection and it does try some brave ideas on it, some working better than others. A real standout record of the mid 00's.… Full Review »
  3. BurlescoP.
    Jul 14, 2007
    10
    Travelling to another world.
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