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76 out of 100

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Stylus Magazine
    100
    If you're already among the converted, Random Spirit Lover is a second straight masterpiece from arguably the most talented songwriter of this generation.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    100
    The album is packed with impressive musicianship, a great attention to detail, melodic lines backed with beautiful harmonies and countless powerful moments.
  3. Alternative Press
    50
    Krug tests the patience of even the most tolerant listener via a convoluted and self-indulgent mess of music that occasionally--and seemingly accidently--stumbles across moments of brilliance. [Nov 2007, p.163]
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  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. JimmyF
    10
    76?! Are you kidding me? This is not only the greatest release I've heard all year, it's one of the best albums I've ever heard. These critics need to pull their heads out of their arses long enough to let this album sink in. This isnt a record you play at a dance party, you need to sit down and absorb it track by track. Brilliant!… Expand
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  2. BrianH
    10
    Album of the Year. I'll admit it's not an album for everyone. Sunset Rubdown's first release took a long time to sink in but I was never bored with it. As a super fan currently I couldn't have dreamed a better album than Random Spirit Lover. Simply amazing stuff that I'll never stop admiring. Spencer Krug is an important artist to be watched and experienced. Cath this band live if you can. Great stuff and a side project no more.… Expand
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  3. ToddW.
    5
    What? Another Spencer Krug side project offering? I could have had a V-8! Spence, enough with the Frog Eyes, Sunset Rubdown, et al. Time to get back on the Wolf Parade.… Expand
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