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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
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  1. EdH
    Nov 9, 2006
    10
    Easily my favourite Tortoise release. It's a cohesive, well structured album, melodic and memorable. It has enough sonic consistency to be immersive as a whole, rather than a mere colection of tracks. Anyone who thinks there is too much 'noodling' and 'rambling' needs only to get more familiar with the music.
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  2. WilliamP.
    Jun 15, 2001
    7
    Some old school fans are harking back the the '93 Debut, but I find this album blows away the harsh Fuzak of TNT which I found to be disorganized rabble, this is a fresh return to some old and new sounds, roughly attributable to the Mouse on Mars collaborations from the past? These songs play well live, I admit.
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  3. DantorD.
    Nov 23, 2001
    9
    After i watced tortoise live in belglium this year, which i rate as one of my best concerts ever, i bought the album and listened for it for one week, nam. I would've preferred a bit more "raw" sound But of course it's a matter of personal taste and Tortoise can be a bit query in the beginning. Just listen to the album over and over again, and you will love it or hate it?
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  4. DwightW
    Mar 28, 2001
    7
    Not my favorite Tortoise album... in fact, I think it's my least favorite so far... I'm not sure why the critics are hailing it as their best... I get the impression that it's one big inside joke that I'm not in on. However, it's still Tortoise, so it's still worth buying and listening to.
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Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Neumu.net
    50
    The only obvious goal seems to be shorter, more direct songs, delivered with more straightforward demeanor.
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  2. Revolver
    80
    Standards is a mature work in the best sense, an example of a rock band--yes, a rock band--that has grown into its sound and is now relaxed enough to have fun with it. [#4, p.107]
  3. L.A. Weekly
    90
    Tortoise have finally integrated their influences and discovered how to do more than mimic...
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