The Palace Guards
by David Lowery
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 16, 2011
    83
    The surprising thing about The Palace Guards is that Lowery still writes sarcastic, knowing David Lowery songs about as well as he ever has.
  2. Mojo
    May 18, 2011
    80
    Originally intended as a YouTube offering, The Palace Guards teeters between alt country and folk rock in a diverse and totally appealing manner. [Jun 2011, p.103]
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  3. Spin
    Feb 16, 2011
    80
    Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker frontman David Lowery splits the difference between the former's loose eclectic twang and the latter's tight psych-country on his solo debut.
  5. PopMatters
    Feb 16, 2011
    70
    It's a generally solid and dependable disc--not a mere cap on 25 years of music making.
  6. American Songwriter
    Feb 16, 2011
    70
    Though nothing here (not even the one cover, Dutch band Mint's "Ah, You Left Me") wanders far from the work he has done with Cracker or Camper, this intimate album is a welcome addition to the Lowery catalog.
  7. AllMusic
    Feb 16, 2011
    70
    Lowery might not want to make a career out of his serious side, but The Palace Guards shows he can wise up and still make music that's smart and satisfying.

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