The Bears for Lunch
by Guided by Voices
  • Record Label: GBV Inc.
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2012
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. XRayLexx
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    I have had the pleasure of listening to the latest Guided By Voices "The Bears For Lunch" album for a couple of weeks now and all I can recommend you do is go out and buy this album. A modern day classic.

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Magnet
    Jan 4, 2013
    70
    There's an ever-so-slight improvement upon what has come to be expected of GBV and related releases of the last 10-12 years. [No. 94, p.58]
  2. The Fly (UK)
    Dec 7, 2012
    60
    No new tricks, but there's life in these old dogs yet.
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  3. The Quietus
    Nov 27, 2012
    70
    The burst of creativity and songwriting that came out of the reunion has its plus side, but it's by no means the necessary listening the band once was.
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