Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Strangely lovable and lovably strange, sort of like a lo-fi version of the Flaming Lips.
  2. Mojo
    60
    Their patchwork approach to psychedelia recalls the shoestring ingenuity of cult mid-'90s act Neutral Milk Hotel. [Jan 2005, p.104]
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 7 out of 44
  1. gref
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    Apparently stagnation in current musical production and composition, is completely reflected in the stale, unsophisticated musical sense of Apparently stagnation in current musical production and composition, is completely reflected in the stale, unsophisticated musical sense of the entertainment review industry. A truly innovative and impressive album, with all the joy and unpretentious excitement of youth. Also Les Os, I Was Born, Tuff Ghost, The Clap, Jellybones and Let's Get Known fucking rock. Full Review »
  2. JamesM
    Mar 6, 2007
    10
    I'm amazed that the this only recieved a 77! its an indie rock classic, this album changed my musical taste from lame emo/hardcore music I'm amazed that the this only recieved a 77! its an indie rock classic, this album changed my musical taste from lame emo/hardcore music to indie rock... the 9.3 users score speaks for itself Full Review »
  3. Dennis
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    The last minute and a half of "Les Os" might just be the best little bit of music ever composed. Absolutely brilliant album.