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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 59
  2. Negative: 5 out of 59

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  1. seand
    Jul 29, 2007
    7
    starts off with some of the best songs of the year and energy to match then just kind of peters off around the middle and picks up slightly at the end
  2. PWolf
    Jul 25, 2007
    0
    I'm sorry I made such a shit record
  3. NikkiG
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    Fun when it wants to be... yet convincingly serious when it wants to be as well. Very enjoyable to listen to!
  4. Anderswwww
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    Simpli the best album ever in history!
  5. JesseS.
    Jun 8, 2007
    4
    It's difficult to get over the cover artwork: reminds me of that sketch-character on MAD T.V. (the tall guy playing a little boy). You can't judge a record by its cover; I'm not doing that. I just find the music too boring and derivative to write about. Even Marianne Faithful as a magpie (or whatever) sounds dull and obtuse to me. Blah.
  6. AlexE
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    Pure Genius. He rocked Berlin. Shame he won't do concerts anymore by the end of the year.
  7. WestonT.
    Jun 4, 2007
    9
    If an album could describe the joy of not giving a damn, but the pain of knowing why caring isn't worth it, The Magic Position might be it. All I know is that Wolf hasn't had to had to apologize for any of his music to date (like Bowie did about his pop days...) but he will eventually. He shouldn't worry about this one.
  8. mikef
    May 8, 2007
    0
    caught his act warming up for a. winehouse at elect. factory in phila, pa last sat. night. boy did they stink the place up (i'd say "shit the bed", but that'd be gross). went hoping for something tolerable, but he's a really a very bad live act. to his credit, he seems to know it - mentioned amy's name six times.
  9. RhodriT
    May 7, 2007
    2
    I was really disappointed with this album especially after how great his previous work was. Nothing here is a patch on the magic of "Tristan" or "Wind In The Wires". It's shame. I know it's completely different in tone and production from his other albums, but I just didn't think it had that spark promised by his music history.
  10. MarkP
    May 3, 2007
    5
    Reasonably talented, overly pretentious, like Bowie, a desperate wannabe. Gave it 3 listens based on other's favourable reviews... way over-rated, there are far more creative, eclectic, tasteful and substantial talents out there, particularly across the ocean where people are not dumbed down by middle of the road drivvel like oasis. Mark.
  11. mikeyf
    May 2, 2007
    10
    soulful as soulful can be. transcsends labeling. highly evolved aesthetic is an understatement. bowie's successor. wait'll he learns to rock - oy gevelt - watch out!
  12. RobertD
    Apr 23, 2007
    10
    after you remove the silly 1 minute songs.. the rest of the album is pure joy. only Of Montreals release is better this year.
  13. CaseyR.Dubya
    Apr 18, 2007
    9
    That whole no other person making three great records before turning 23 is a bit bold. Kate Bush, Dylan, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder even Robert Plant, the Stones, the Sex Pistols, the Beatles and the Cure were rather young when they released their early material. Younger than 23 at least. Age is just recently coming up as a factor in music thanks to AMG's rather mediocre reviews of That whole no other person making three great records before turning 23 is a bit bold. Kate Bush, Dylan, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder even Robert Plant, the Stones, the Sex Pistols, the Beatles and the Cure were rather young when they released their early material. Younger than 23 at least. Age is just recently coming up as a factor in music thanks to AMG's rather mediocre reviews of Artic Monkeys and Lily Allen saying they were too young and inexperienced. That's never been the case until people like Fiona Apple came out. Good music was excepted for what it was. Joan Baiz released her best work in her teens and it was accepted. Now age tends to be a downfall for new bands. They can't be taken seriously anymore. This is a great record not because of his youth but just because he's plain talented. Expand
  14. CF
    Apr 10, 2007
    9
    Awesome
  15. CollinF
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    beautiful, just beautiful. from top to bottom, the best CD of the year.
  16. tim
    Mar 28, 2007
    10
    I love him. When is he coming to the US.
  17. DavidK
    Mar 28, 2007
    8
    Not so good, not so good
  18. EvanH
    Mar 6, 2007
    10
    Stellar album. It's rare to find a pop sound in a coherent and full album. Strings and voice compliment each other well.
  19. matta
    Mar 5, 2007
    9
    His most complete album to date. Very gorgeous and coherent. "The Magic Position" "Accident & Emergency" "Get Lost" and "The Stars" are just amazing. There are a few duds, but overall, this is great stuff. Only The Arcade Fire and Of Montreal are better so far this year.
  20. andresl
    Mar 4, 2007
    9
    no other artist have made at 23 years old three essencial records in this decade, each one full of new ideas . so this is another chapter in the patrick wolf saga, a brighter and happier one. that doesn't mean that he has dumb down his music to appeal to more people, instead i think that he has pull off the difficult trick of making a more accesible record and keep pushing his music no other artist have made at 23 years old three essencial records in this decade, each one full of new ideas . so this is another chapter in the patrick wolf saga, a brighter and happier one. that doesn't mean that he has dumb down his music to appeal to more people, instead i think that he has pull off the difficult trick of making a more accesible record and keep pushing his music foward. the stars, overture, the magic position, bluebells and accident and emergency are all classics. this guy should be a star Expand
  21. tacim
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    Definitely one of the best albums of the year. Patrick is new model Bowie. Record is so good!

Awards & Rankings

Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    Worth investigating. [Mar 2007, p.115]
  2. Even at his laziest, Wolf sounds vastly more intelligent, committed and interesting than his supposed rivals, and "The Magic Position" is full of heart, warmth and beauty.
  3. It’s easy to overlook a few fizzles in an album stuffed with fireworks.