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. There may be a fan favorite or two missing from the set list, but the selections are excellent overall, and it's nice to have a sample of what they sound like live, whether you've missed them to this point or just want a great-sounding souvenir.
  2. Uncut
    80
    Captures their Tex-Mex boogie at full tilt. [Aug 2005, p.105]
  3. Filter
    78
    Ambitious. [#16, p.88]
  4. Out West’s main drawback is pacing; despite being drawn from a trio of sold-out shows at the Fillmore in San Francisco earlier this year, there’s little sense of momentum.
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 »