Happy Hollow
by Cursive
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. PopMatters
    60
    If Happy Hollow doesn’t astound lyrically, though, it swings with force musically.
  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. The Guardian
    40
    The painful punning of Bad Sects is just one of the many cringeworthy moments on an album that sees grown men wallowing in a teenage wasteland from which they really should have moved on.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. BenS
    Mar 21, 2007
    9
    The lyrical content on this album left much to be desired; it was angstful to the point that I stopped trying to look for redeeming quality The lyrical content on this album left much to be desired; it was angstful to the point that I stopped trying to look for redeeming quality in the lyrics. Still, the musical content (including Kasher's voice usage) was impeccable. It was powerful, the beats were complex and original, the horns were a nice touch, although still not as good as the strings from Ugly Organ, and everything blended together well very nicely. If Kasher would've opted to stick to lyrics that make him appear older than 14, I would have given it a 10.… Full Review »
  2. MitchM
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    A fun ride the whole way through. Better than Ugly.
  3. KennyM
    Sep 5, 2006
    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 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.… Full Review »
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