The Stand Ins
by Okkervil River
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

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  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. "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+

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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. Billboard
    80
    The Stand-Ins feels looser and breathier than "Stage Names."
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    This Austin quintet follows 2007's "The Stage Names" with a second tour de force about the collateral damage of fame.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Like its predecessor, The Stand Ins also continues to stretch the band's mopey sound.
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