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78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Tim Kasher-led band has lost its cellist (Gretta Cohn) but added a horn section for its latest release, produced, as always, by Mike Mogis.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Even if you can't fully grasp the disc's existential subject matter, Happy Hollow is still a pleasure on the ears. [Sep 2006, p.207]
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  2. Hartford Courant
    60
    Although Cursive is still one of the best at what it does, "Happy Hollow" fails to live up to previous greatness.
  3. Slant Magazine
    30
    Happy Hollow is far too grouchy to be taken seriously.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. MitchM
    10
    A fun ride the whole way through. Better than Ugly.
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  2. KennyM
    10
    The most lyrically and musically progressive album that has come out in a long time...even if you don't dig the direction cursive has gone in since the ugly organ, you must agree this album is epic, well-written, and important to the advancement of alternative rock...and it has some bitchin' horns.… Expand
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  3. mikes.
    5
    I'd have to agree with chris s. on this one. Cursive has driven more experimental since the ugly organ but in a bad way. The songs are not as catchy and the songwriting itself is rather weak for kasher. I see him and bright eyes on the decline as of late, music is less heartfelt feels like they are going through the motions. They seem to be dwelling too much on Experimental ideas and getting carried away with production. Overall album is unfocused and a flop, despite what amg says, cursive has delivered a dud.… Expand
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