Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 38
  2. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. For all its aural pleasantries, it seems bored, lethargic, strapped, bounded and paralyzed by mysteriously viscous elements.
  2. A dreary dump of sad sack pop blather that makes poor use of the substantial talent on hand.
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 69
  2. Negative: 1 out of 69
  1. gabrielez
    Aug 6, 2009
    10
    Album's melancholic sound makes my back trembling.
  2. Sep 25, 2012
    10
    Truly captures the mood of the times. Well written and beautifully performed album that gets better the more I listen. Fresh and experimentalTruly captures the mood of the times. Well written and beautifully performed album that gets better the more I listen. Fresh and experimental sound that puts it in a league of its own, which to me, is what makes a truly great record. One of the best albums in my opinion. Full Review »
  3. BoniverA.
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    The most beautiful and charismatic album released in 2007, it's magical.