Winter Women / Holy Ghost Language School
by Matthew Friedberger
  • Record Label: 859
  • Release Date: Aug 8, 2006
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The chaos that ensues is catchier than you might expect. [11 Aug 2006, p.67]
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  2. AllMusic
    70
    As a whole, Winter Women/Holy Ghost Language School is a lot to process at once, but untangling the mysteries of Friedberger's music feels like more fun than it has in a while.
  3. Paste Magazine
    70
    They're both excellent, similarly imaginative, fully realized efforts. [Sep 2006, p.75]
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  5. Spin
    70
    Holy Ghost is something of a wash... Winter Women, though, boasts some of [his] best material. [Sep 2006, p.111]
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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. spencerm.
    Feb 4, 2008
    10
    Really great stuff... 'Winter Women' is up to the brim with beautiful melodies, witty lyrics, and great instrumentation, while Really great stuff... 'Winter Women' is up to the brim with beautiful melodies, witty lyrics, and great instrumentation, while 'Holy Ghost Language School' sounds like a drum-machine nightmare!! Brilliant!!… Full Review »
  2. muckraker11
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    the critics went hilarious over this one. this is one of the most talented individuals in music right now. please give BOTH of these discs a the critics went hilarious over this one. this is one of the most talented individuals in music right now. please give BOTH of these discs a chance. They are incredibly different and both incredible.… Full Review »
  3. CarlM
    Sep 19, 2006
    8
    Winter Women is the better half.
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