What Comes After The Blues
by Magnolia Electric Co.
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

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  1. jpotts
    Apr 20, 2005
    7
    Its o.k. but I would argue the versions of the songs on "Trials and Errors" are actually better. I'd encourage anyone new to Molina to purchase it or Songs:Ohia's "Magnolia Electric" to understand why -- even when they are not 100% behind an album like "Blues" -- critics want to be understood as supporting his overall project.
  2. MorganK
    Apr 21, 2005
    8
    Not quite the epic masterpiece that was the self-titled album, and a little on the short side, but still stunning and beautiful.
  3. EricF
    Apr 21, 2005
    9
    Excellent slice of americana, similar to Anders Parker or Sun Kil Moon
  4. IanR
    Apr 16, 2005
    8
    After Trials and Errors, I was expecting this to be a little more rock oriented (and it certainly sounds that way at first), but there's actually some pretty mellow, somber Jason Molina with an acoustic guitar tracks on the second half of the album. Still, it's a great batch of songs... not quite as good as Songs: Ohia'a amazing "Magnolia Electric Co.," but it's close.
  5. WayneB
    May 18, 2005
    8
    This is one Jason Molina release that might require repeated listenings to sink in, but once it does, I'm guessing it will stay in regular rotation for many months. Also, saw the band on their recent tour and I was smitten by the songs live presentations! Overall, a must for any fan of Molina's prior projects and a great intro to anyone who has always wondered about this guy This is one Jason Molina release that might require repeated listenings to sink in, but once it does, I'm guessing it will stay in regular rotation for many months. Also, saw the band on their recent tour and I was smitten by the songs live presentations! Overall, a must for any fan of Molina's prior projects and a great intro to anyone who has always wondered about this guy (especially those raised by the sonics of Neil Young or Will Oldham).… Expand
  6. Mickey
    Apr 19, 2005
    9
    I'm a Jason Molina fanatic, so I think the man can do no evil, but this album is just beautiful. I'm at a loss for words.

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    60
    Whereas Magnolia was instantly gratifying – a sea change for Molina both sonically and emotionally - What Comes After the Blues is scattered and tangled.
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  2. Pitchfork
    64
    Maddeningly inconsistent.
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  3. Stylus Magazine
    67
    The lyrics here lack the self-indicting punch that made MEC so unflinchingly great.
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