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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  1. GregM.
    Feb 8, 2003
    8
    Orth wrote some powerful lyrics that evoke some vivid images, and the collectively-produced music refreshes the listener like an afternoon dip in the local fishin' hole. My only suggestion would be to speed up the tempo, as Holopaw did on "Hoover" and "Took it for a Twinkle," and try more gloomy, dirge-y experimentation as on "Cinders." Of course, that would turn them into Ugly Casanova?no, maybe they're best the way they are.… Expand
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  2. megans
    Jun 1, 2004
    10
    beautiful. "hula-la" has a profound effect on me.
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  3. JoeD
    May 4, 2003
    10
    The best of the year: beautiful mysterious lyrics, sincere quivering vocals, passionate meandering music. I have worn grooves into my disc with repeated listenings, many times pressing replay immediately following the last note of the last song.
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  4. kenl
    Feb 12, 2003
    10
    Best of the Year
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  5. SusannaJ
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    this album blew me away
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  6. JamesG
    May 16, 2003
    9
    Goddam clever album with many textures and peaks of volume and soul. Thank you Mr. Orth.
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  7. robertod
    Apr 11, 2003
    9
    Great album, it has become one of my more listened to CDs.
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  8. StevenA
    Jan 22, 2005
    10
    Incredible. The sincerity of the album surpasses so much of the ironicly snide indie rock of today.
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Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Junkmedia
    80
    The subtle mix of acoustic instruments with warm electric washes gives Holopaw's songs a surprising amount of depth.
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    80
    Much of this record is quietly beautiful, and its laments gather weight with repeated listens.
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  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    80
    For a debut album, this is extremely strong.
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