Z
by My Morning Jacket
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Oct 4, 2005
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. The Guardian
    60
    Unfortunately, four of the 10 tracks are deeply pedestrian, heartland rock.... Worse, presumably - like Charlotte Church - tired of having the voice of an angel, several songs find Jim James singing with the voice of a brickie.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best Album of 2005
20
#20 Most Discussed Album of 2005
26
#26 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 249 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 249
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 249
  3. Negative: 17 out of 249
  1. Vampire25
    Dec 22, 2010
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums. It's simply amazing. Jim Jame's vocals are simply astounding. His voice is beautiful. This is in my top tenThis is one of my favorite albums. It's simply amazing. Jim Jame's vocals are simply astounding. His voice is beautiful. This is in my top ten greatest rock albums I've ever heard. "Wordless Chorus" is just an amazing starter. You can really hear Jim's voice the best in that song. And "Lay Low", my favorite song on the album and one of my favorite rock songs I've ever heard, has THE greatest guitar solo I've ever heard. It's just awesome. All In All, This is one of my favorite albums to date and it never gets old. A… Full Review »
  2. AaronA
    Oct 17, 2005
    10
    This is their best record yet. A little discipline goes a long way.
  3. bhsmall
    Jul 27, 2020
    5
    Z is a great album in its own right, but feels almost too over rated. There are a few standout songs, but not enough for this to be criticallyZ is a great album in its own right, but feels almost too over rated. There are a few standout songs, but not enough for this to be critically accclaimed.… Full Review »
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