User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 50
  2. Negative: 4 out of 50

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  1. Ryan
    Oct 1, 2003
    6
    Don't believe the "album of the year" talk. There are great points on the album that make me understand why people would say that. But i dont know how they can overlook the completely grating songs that ruin this cd. MMJ are at their best when the songs run long and go into the spacy guitar solo jams..and for that its worth it. However, the poppier songs like #1 and 2 make me want to Don't believe the "album of the year" talk. There are great points on the album that make me understand why people would say that. But i dont know how they can overlook the completely grating songs that ruin this cd. MMJ are at their best when the songs run long and go into the spacy guitar solo jams..and for that its worth it. However, the poppier songs like #1 and 2 make me want to break the cd in half. Expand
  2. DavidM
    Feb 24, 2004
    4
    Two or three standout tracks. The rest is forgettable at best and grating at worst.
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. My Morning Jacket has come into its own here, transcending underground fetishizing to become the kind of band that can make jaws drop and tears fall anywhere it damn well pleases.
  2. 100
    Some are already calling it a landmark. This year's 'Deserter's Songs' or 'Soft Bulletin'. In truth it's probably better than both of those records.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    At times, the results can be distancing. [22/29 Aug 2003, p.132]