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Phantom Moon - Duncan Sheik
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76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics What's this?

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. All Music Guide
    90
    This is easily Sheik's strongest, and most mature record to date.
  2. Sonicnet
    80
    This is Duncan Sheik at his most orchestrally, acoustically indulgent, and it's a lovely, haunting effort.
  3. Rolling Stone
    50
    Intimate strings, minimal drums and soft sighs caress meandering tunes that avoid hooks or obvious statements. But Sheik's delivery lacks the emotional depth of his U.K. models: Nick Drake, David Sylvian and the Blue Nile couldn't conceal their pain behind lush arrangements.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MelV
    10
    It is one of the best albums of his that I have heard, and I have heard them all. I believe that he should get more recognition for his obvious talent… Expand
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  2. AnthonyF.
    10
    Haunting melodies, unexpected harmonies, deep feeling, and gorgeous overall effect make this album a highly impressive effort.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BrettH
    9
    I was really disappointed and pessimistic when I learned that Sheik decided to write music and leave lyrics to a 'poet'. Yet It is a excellent album and I couldn't help but come around to it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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