Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Uncut
    60
    Overall... the mood remains one of pleasant inconsequence. [Apr 2007, p.94]
  2. In some spots, the pacing proves problematic.
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. HollisG.
    Aug 16, 2007
    9
    Not as much of an "album" as "Winter Hymn", but the songs on here are just flat out awesome. I can't count the number of times I've Not as much of an "album" as "Winter Hymn", but the songs on here are just flat out awesome. I can't count the number of times I've listened to most of the songs on this album, in different moods, different times of day, different seasons, and I'm always getting something new out of them. At first, "A With Living" dominated my headphones & speakers, but over time "Bound to Be That Way" and "Herstory of Glory" have probably taken over. The thing is, each song brings something totally different to the table, and I'm sure that I'll be listening to other songs on this album just as much as the calendar turns into 2008. Full Review »
  2. CarlS
    Mar 29, 2007
    10
    Some of the band's best work, lots of intricacy and subtlety that mustn't be missed! This will be in the top five of the year for Some of the band's best work, lots of intricacy and subtlety that mustn't be missed! This will be in the top five of the year for me for sure. They're a very fun band to see live too so if you get a chance, GO! Full Review »
  3. GlenM
    Mar 14, 2007
    9
    The fact that this band can keep up with such profound, moving music is somewhat outstanding. As Pitchfork put it, this band writes albums, The fact that this band can keep up with such profound, moving music is somewhat outstanding. As Pitchfork put it, this band writes albums, not songs, and this one will stick with just as much emotional power as any of their previous equally-fantastic works. Full Review »