Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. This is a good collection of tracks even if the quality of the live-spin isn't quite consistent.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    The attention does wander over two CDs... but vigorous renditions of Bring It On and Get Myself Arrested are reminders that Gomez's psych-blues revivalism really was quite special. [Aug 2005, p.128]
  3. By keeping the grooves messy, Gomez shortchange the shimmering, Brit-poppy quirks that have made their albums unique.
  4. As a live album, Out West is a fair one.
  5. The songs could have been chosen more wisely, especially because some significant fan favorites are absent.
  6. The first disc actually suggests the band is capable of making a live album worth your time even if you didn't like Bring It On and Liquid Skin, but its welcome is worn out and its charms are fatally undercut by the turgid, unnecessary second disc.
  7. For the most part, there is little here to take offense to.
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. AshB
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    LIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Gomez go nuts in this two disk live edition including some of the all time favourites like Whippin Piccadilly, Shot LIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Gomez go nuts in this two disk live edition including some of the all time favourites like Whippin Piccadilly, Shot Shot, Love Is Better Than a Warm Trombone and Hangover Full Review »
  2. kellyw
    Aug 15, 2005
    8
    awesome
  3. AlbertoM
    Aug 4, 2005
    10
    I've always wanted to listen to Gomez live and this is superb chance, since I live in Argentina and they haven't come around yet. I've always wanted to listen to Gomez live and this is superb chance, since I live in Argentina and they haven't come around yet. "Out west" reminded me of a mid 60's or 70's band: great playing, great jamming, a freet spirit and, among anything, fabolous songs. Full Review »