Phantom Moon
by Duncan Sheik
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PopMatters
    80
    Unlike his two previous albums, Sheik has handed lyrical duties to playwright Steven Sater, and has chosen to expand on his abilities as a musician. The combination is a flawless one, with Sheik's subdued and thoughtful music complimenting Sater's reflective words.
  2. Launch.com
    70
    A rich collection of tunes that definitely will put you in the mind of [Nick] Drake--but stop one (small) step short of sheer imitation.
  3. Sonicnet
    80
    This is Duncan Sheik at his most orchestrally, acoustically indulgent, and it's a lovely, haunting effort.
  5. Wall of Sound
    64
    When all the elements of Phantom Moon align -- as they do on a handful of songs ("Mr. Chess," "Requiescat") -- the results are mesmerizing.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    At first, Moon seems a decidedly somnolent affair, but with one's feet up and headphones on, the strings suddenly shimmer, and the warm vocals soothe. [3/2/01, p.71]
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  7. AllMusic
    90
    This is easily Sheik's strongest, and most mature record to date.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best Album of 2001

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. BrettH
    May 22, 2009
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. MelV
    Feb 1, 2002
    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 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… Full Review »
  3. AnthonyF.
    Sep 27, 2001
    10
    Haunting melodies, unexpected harmonies, deep feeling, and gorgeous overall effect make this album a highly impressive effort.
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