Yours, Mine & Ours
by Pernice Brothers
  • Record Label: Ashmont
  • Release Date: May 20, 2003
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Magnet
    100
    A monumental record from a towering talent. [#59, p.103]
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  2. Splendid
    90
    Yours, Mine, and Ours is a fantastic album. In fact, it's one of the best things I've heard so far this year. On the other hand, I can count at least three other albums that bear the Joe Pernice stamp that are better than this.
  3. Junkmedia
    90
    The 10 tracks are hands down the most irresistible pop music you'll hear this year.
  5. Dusted Magazine
    90
    So when I say that Yours, Mine & Ours sounds too good to be true, I'm resolved after much deliberation that this is an entirely positive thing: it is impeccably conceived, executed, and produced.
  6. Uncut
    90
    Songwriting of the highest calibre. [Sep 2003, p.104]
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  7. AllMusic
    90
    Yours, Mine & Ours is a truly grand record, another in the string of classic releases by Joe Pernice.... The kind of record fans of intelligent pop music played with real emotion should purchase. Immediately.
  8. The A.V. Club
    90
    Yours, Mine & Ours strikes the same gorgeous, sad tone as its two predecessors.
  9. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Yours Mine & Ours has an easygoing vibe that gives Pernice's literate folk-pop ample room to roam. [11 Jul 2003, p.78]
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  10. ShakingThrough.net
    82
    The Pernice Brothers' strongest effort yet.
  11. Amazon.com
    80
    An adventurous meeting place between the Smiths' guitar-driven anthems, the Zombies' vocally intricate garage-pop, and melt-in-your-mouth '70s Quaalude rock.
  12. Mojo
    80
    The balance between Joe's resigned words and uplifting melodies remains sublime. [Aug 2003, p.100]
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  13. PopMatters
    80
    Beyond serving as an excellent follow up to The World Won't End, Yours, Mine & Ours reveals a whole new side to the Pernice Brothers.
  14. Blender
    80
    Convincingly lovely through and through. [#17, p.140]
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  15. Dot Music
    80
    And to anyone that contends they don't make them like they did anymore: listen to this. They still do.
  16. Pitchfork
    79
    Each track is fully realized, thoughtfully written, and prudently performed, rolled out with a steadiness that can become a little maddening after a handful of listens.
  17. Under The Radar
    70
    Ultimately, the saccharine vocals are forgivable, but those who like their power pop with a little bite may find the sound a bit off-putting. [#5, p.115]
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  18. Rolling Stone
    70
    Doesn't quite have the ragged charm or the wry humor of 2001's outstanding The World Won't End; the occasional dose of guitar bombast ("One Foot in the Grave") doesn't serve Pernice well.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Album of 2003
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#61 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. RocoB
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    One of my all-time favorite albums.
  2. MikeJ
    Apr 11, 2007
    10
    Some of the the most genuine, uplifing and feel good music I've heard in years! Thank you guys for this wonderful album!
  3. LJ
    Mar 30, 2007
    10
    Another brilliant album by the Pernice Brothers and it's probably there best work to date!
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