Warmer Corners
by The Lucksmiths
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Stylus Magazine
    91
    A terrific and thoroughly enjoyable effort.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    The easy, carefree atmosphere is extremely effective; the songs’ warmth of proximity makes each better than it would be if heard alone, resulting in an album that somehow transcends its simplicity and becomes something of remarkable beauty.
  3. Splendid
    90
    The Australian band's trademark winsome optimism, clever heartbreak and bittersweet cuteness are in classic form here, only lusher and more layered.
  5. Pitchfork
    83
    The happy-music-with-sad-lyrics shtick has been done often, but rarely so well since the Lucksmiths' namesakes.
  6. AllMusic
    80
    Warmer Corners is like most Lucksmiths records; it's meant to be swallowed whole, and in an age of singles with albums attached to them, it's both refreshing and nostalgic at the same time.
  7. Uncut
    80
    [They're] now on their eighth album and still finding something new under the pun. [Sep 2005, p.112]
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  8. Magnet
    80
    Only confirms the Belle And Sebastian comparisons this Australian band has endured throughout its seven-album career. [#69, p.100]
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  9. cokemachineglow
    77
    It’s smart, depressing, inoffensive pop perfect for a rainy day.
  10. PopMatters
    70
    The Lucksmiths create art without artsiness and evoke emotion without melodrama.
  11. Drowned In Sound
    70
    'Warmer Corners' is a timely reminder that the art of songwriting hasn't died - it just goes away and hibernates in the Adelaide Hills every so often.

Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best Album of 2005

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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. DietVanillaMack
    Jun 27, 2005
    10
    Tigermilk? Nah, they make Belle & Seabastian look like the Wu Tang Clan. But if you've always wanted to like B&S, but ended up wanting Tigermilk? Nah, they make Belle & Seabastian look like the Wu Tang Clan. But if you've always wanted to like B&S, but ended up wanting to slap them, you'll like this one.… Full Review »
  2. flems
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Ace guitarist Louis Richter from Aussie band MidState Orange was recruited to be the "4th Lucksmith" for this album and the subsequent US Ace guitarist Louis Richter from Aussie band MidState Orange was recruited to be the "4th Lucksmith" for this album and the subsequent US tour. IMHO, his contributions push the music on Warmer Corners to a new level of greatness.… Full Review »
  3. AnthonyR
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    This is very fine indie pop. If you like Tigermilk, you will love this CD.
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