Reads The Books [EP] - Prefuse 73
User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

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  1. ag
    Jul 20, 2005
    9
    The album is what i hoped for from this collab. Herron and the Books and studs, and this akbum proves both parts of that statement to be true in one sweet 20+ minute package. This is what a great ep should be and I hope these dudes get together again.
  2. Whisper
    Jul 22, 2005
    9
    Absolutely amazing, as I've come to expect from Prefuse.

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Metascore
71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Stylus Magazine
    75
    That these songs sound like mashups to my ear is both their strength and their weakness--they’re good enough to remind you of the best work of the parties at hand, but the term implies that you’re not going to hear anything new, just two songs mashed together.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Ends up mired in a decidedly mild brew. [22 Jul 2005, p.78]
  3. Junkmedia
    60
    The fusion of The Books' folk stylings and traditional instrumentation (cellos, banjos, clavinets) with Prefuse's hip-hop stutter-funk produces fresh moments, just not as many as desired.
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