Together We're Heavy
by The Polyphonic Spree
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Uncut
    40
    DeLaughter is stingier with his pop songs this time, filling out the album with much ponderous, quasi-symphonic ballast. [Aug 2004, p.94]
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  2. The Guardian
    40
    It's hard to avoid a feeling of deja vu.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    42
    A sonic improvement.... But it's all wasted on songs and harmonies too campy and cloying to be as uplifting as [DeLaughter] wants them to be. [16 Jul 2004, p.77]
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  5. Austin Chronicle
    40
    A formula that worked well the first time around, but stumbles badly on the second.
  6. Village Voice
    60
    Grandiloquent, glorious gobbledygook.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. BobbyA
    Aug 28, 2005
    10
    What a truly incredible album. It really is an adventure in listening, and an adventure that can be continuously be repeated, with new What a truly incredible album. It really is an adventure in listening, and an adventure that can be continuously be repeated, with new marvels being found each time in the marvellous instrumentation, glorious harmonies, breathtaking climaxes and awe-inspiring lyrics. A classic.… Full Review »
  2. PaulH
    Jul 3, 2005
    7
    It's no revelation but I really enjoyed it, better then their first "overrated" album.
  3. ChrisA
    Dec 17, 2004
    10
    I believe this album to be a symphonic chior like collection of positivity. I am surprised at how much attention this album is recieving in a I believe this album to be a symphonic chior like collection of positivity. I am surprised at how much attention this album is recieving in a time of such negativity and war. DeLaughter is a genius, and always has been. But I also get confused in the lyrics, such as " with your crusifix, yeah, your shaking it." and "hail to the sky, hail to the sky". And i think thats what i like most about it. Everysong, with some what of a releigious aspect, but noone is sure what it all means.… Full Review »
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