The Stand Ins
by Okkervil River
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Magnet
    60
    Okkervil River can deliver terrific songs when ambitions are kept in balance, but this uneven record is in dire need of an editor.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Like its predecessor, The Stand Ins also continues to stretch the band's mopey sound.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    50
    The Stand Ins doesn't really figure out what it wants to be until its second half.
  5. Under The Radar
    60
    The Stand Ins has its moments of enlightment, but, as a whole, it's a distant cousin to a far superior record. [Fall 2008, p.82]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Vampire25
    Jan 29, 2012
    8
    Okkervil River is one of the best bands to come out of Austin. "The Stand Ins" has a few flaws but for the most part, it's a great album.Okkervil River is one of the best bands to come out of Austin. "The Stand Ins" has a few flaws but for the most part, it's a great album. "Lost Coastlines" is an excellent track and really opens the album up to more amazing tracks that are unpredictable. Will Sheff's lyrics are sad at times but you can really relate. All In All, "The Stand Ins" is a really great album. I recommend it. B+… Full Review »
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