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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8

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  1. Mike
    Nov 17, 2006
    9
    So Pretty and honest. I was put off originally by the sachrine feel of the album. Sunny Day was always about intense emotion felt loud and true through Enigk's god-searching songwriting. Little has change hear, but for most of the songs the volume has been turned down. And you know what, it is just as good as one or two of the sunny day albums (and it completely eclipses the So Pretty and honest. I was put off originally by the sachrine feel of the album. Sunny Day was always about intense emotion felt loud and true through Enigk's god-searching songwriting. Little has change hear, but for most of the songs the volume has been turned down. And you know what, it is just as good as one or two of the sunny day albums (and it completely eclipses the lackluster fire theft effort from a few years back). Return of the Frog queen was a 10, such a weird, gorgeous album. This is a nine because it is not weird. It is just gorgeous and sometimes, that is okay. Thanks jeremy for making an album I can fall in love to... Expand
  2. StevenG
    Oct 24, 2006
    8
    Fans of Jeremy Enigk need not despair! This is a terrific album in many ways. I had the privilege of hearing several of these songs at Lollapalooza this summer in Chicago, so the album has extra sentimental quality for me. Enigk's unabashed soul searching seems to make some people uncomfortable, but I find it very refreshing. He is a unique songwriter who wears his heart on his Fans of Jeremy Enigk need not despair! This is a terrific album in many ways. I had the privilege of hearing several of these songs at Lollapalooza this summer in Chicago, so the album has extra sentimental quality for me. Enigk's unabashed soul searching seems to make some people uncomfortable, but I find it very refreshing. He is a unique songwriter who wears his heart on his sleeve, and that's awesome considering how cynical many artists have become in today's dark political climate. He's always had a bit of John Lennon in him, and this album is no exception. Expand
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Paste Magazine
    70
    Enigk's refusal to confine his work to the ghetto of Contemporary Christian Rock gives it a universal appeal, one that showcases not only his throat-lump-inducing vocal gift but also the messages woven into the songs. [Oct 2006, p.78]
  2. Filter
    91
    An instant classic for lovers of sentimental quality. [#22, p.96]
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    For the most part, the album eschews the elaborate orchestration that defined his solo debut in lieu of atmospheric--and expansive--rock songs. [Nov 2006, p.186]