Virginia Creeper
by Grant-Lee Phillips
  • Record Label: Zoe
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 2004
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Stylus Magazine
    20
    A boringly functional record full of tediously average songwriting.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. BenJ
    Aug 17, 2004
    8
    This record is absolutely gorgeous. Phillips is one of the most melodic singers I think I've ever heard, and this another fabulous This record is absolutely gorgeous. Phillips is one of the most melodic singers I think I've ever heard, and this another fabulous collection of songs. Brilliant.… Full Review »
  2. markf
    Mar 8, 2004
    8
    This is just about as good as all of Phillips' other work. He still composes beautiful melodies, uses haunting wordplay and often sings This is just about as good as all of Phillips' other work. He still composes beautiful melodies, uses haunting wordplay and often sings in a way which gives you goosebumps. The main difference is the instrumentation seems more americana-ish than anything since Grant Lee Buffalo's "Copperopolis" (by far the band's quietest set.) "Virginia Creeper does use fiddle, cello and viola to beautiful effect, even though most of the songs are on the upbeat side; it's just that the production is lovely but a bit relaxed. If you want to hear Phillips more pumped up, check out "Fuzzy", "Mighty Joe Moon" or "Jubilee." That said, I still love this album.… Full Review »