Loose Fur
by Loose Fur
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Splendid
    60
    While there's undoubtedly a wealth of ideas to be found here, listenability is the real wildcard.
  2. AllMusic
    60
    The album's laid-back, off-the-cuff experiments are just enjoyable instead of brilliant, but they nevertheless display the undeniable creative chemistry that the trio shares.
  3. The Wire
    60
    A pleasant if somewhat plain folk-rock record, less adventurous than either Wilco's or O'Rourke's own recent outings. [#227, p.68]
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  5. Neumu.net
    60
    Overall, Loose Fur is kinda interesting, especially as a historical document, but it's not much more than that.
  6. Rolling Stone
    60
    Sounds a bit like a stripped-down version of Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. dans
    Oct 16, 2003
    9
    Who is this SC Master slash loser? This album is beautiful period Lush, simple yet dense, full of beautiful moments. The only reason you Who is this SC Master slash loser? This album is beautiful period Lush, simple yet dense, full of beautiful moments. The only reason you could not agree is if you had bad taste, or your head up your ass as you were listening to it. Peace… Full Review »
  2. hotdiggetydog
    Mar 19, 2003
    9
    Yes, good. Loose but good. Random noises coalesce into the catchiest of melodies.
  3. SCMaster
    Feb 13, 2003
    0
    This is the type of thing that convinces you that these reviews, at least the ones by the 'professionals', can't be taken This is the type of thing that convinces you that these reviews, at least the ones by the 'professionals', can't be taken seriously. They are too wrapped up in trying to prove how hip they are to be able to discern talent or the lack thereof. They equate obscure with deserving of merit, failing to realize a good deal of obscure music is obscure for a reason. I mean, listen to this thing. It's sophomoric at best, self-infatuated meaningless and meandering noodling. And this gets scores in the 70's???!! Truly awful.… Full Review »
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