Trials & Errors
by Magnolia Electric Co.
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Pitchfork
    57
    Magnolia Electric Co. is no Crazy Horse, and Molina's vocabulary on the guitar doesn't yet have the presence to carry such extended interpretations of his material.
  2. Under The Radar
    50
    The backing members of Magnolia are perfectly competent, but sound justly uninspired by the material. [#8, p.115]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. MatthewB
    Feb 11, 2005
    10
    Bought on a recommendation from Uncut magazine, and boy am I impressed. Like early 70's Neil Young/Crazy Horse only with more tuneful Bought on a recommendation from Uncut magazine, and boy am I impressed. Like early 70's Neil Young/Crazy Horse only with more tuneful vocals ... loud, tuneful and meaningful.… Full Review »
  2. JimR
    Jan 28, 2005
    10
    One of 2 great live cds released in Jan. The other being the Pernice Bros Nobody's Watching, Nobody's Listening.
  3. JamesK
    Jan 27, 2005
    9
    This is Molina's most hearty effort to date. More rock oriented then anything Songs:Ohia had ever done, MEC is by far one of the most This is Molina's most hearty effort to date. More rock oriented then anything Songs:Ohia had ever done, MEC is by far one of the most cohesive and planned things he's done. He is floating in a direction that no one can deny.… Full Review »
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