Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. An old-school indie-rock disc reminiscent of Bettie Serveert, Rainer Maria, and Liz Phair.
  2. A wonderful balance of beautiful indie rock and subtle country.
  3. 90
    One of the best indie rock albums you're going to hear this year.
  4. Uncut
    80
    Producer Mike Mogis [gives] these delicate songs a sheen that was lacking on their 2001 debut. [Jul 2003, p.114]
  5. Blender
    80
    Sentimental post-country tunes knock against acute lyrics about rent, overbearing parents and other aspects of the pre-midlife crisis, as rock-out moments keep grimness at bay. [#11, p.140]
  6. Alternative Press
    80
    When they're on, they're really fucking on. [Dec 2002, p.94]
  7. A dynamic album with intriguing lyrics, a country/folk shimmer, and explosive pop moments.
  8. Q Magazine
    70
    At times slightly overdone, but on the whole enormous fun. [Jul 2003, p.111]
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. May 20, 2022
    7
    Pleasantly surprising indie folk rock . jenny Lewis sounds clear and assured with each catchy hook. It's really good stuff here
  2. Aug 31, 2020
    8
    A vast improvement over their first record, Rilo Kiley ditches her baby doll voice in favor of a more raw emotional voice complete withA vast improvement over their first record, Rilo Kiley ditches her baby doll voice in favor of a more raw emotional voice complete with powerful guitar instrumentals. Full Review »
  3. mj
    Feb 15, 2006
    10
    Near perfect indie/country. Jenny sounds like an angel, buy this cd.