Ode To Sunshine
by Delta Spirit
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Aug 26, 2008
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Slant Magazine
    60
    Catchy and pleasant but ultimately flawed, Sunshine is a solid effort from this up-and-coming band, and if they're able to harness their Southern revival hymns with the bravado of '70s guitar rock, Delta Spirit will be a force to be reckoned with.
  2. Mojo
    60
    The sunshine's grim down their way, but their best songs allow a glimmer. [Apr 2009, p.109]
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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Delta_Spirit
    Jan 30, 2011
    10
    Although my listening was warped, due to the fact that I was an idiot and listened to "History From Below" first, I truly enjoyed listening toAlthough my listening was warped, due to the fact that I was an idiot and listened to "History From Below" first, I truly enjoyed listening to the first attempts of a band that I believe should be huge, on the back of just two albums. The eponymous track was without a doubt my favourite on the album. Also, Vasquez's voice is just amazing, conveying an incredible amount of emotion.… Full Review »
  2. Brendan
    Feb 3, 2010
    10
    Great album, translates well to live sets - can't wait to hear the follow up.
  3. Waldo
    Dec 24, 2009
    8
    This is an excellent album from first to finish. I listened to this album in a friend's car with no hope of running across it again. I This is an excellent album from first to finish. I listened to this album in a friend's car with no hope of running across it again. I end up in arecord shop in Jackson, MS and there it was! It was as good as the first time. I can't stop listening to it. Its nice to find a great album that starts strong and finishes stronger.… Full Review »
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