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Universal acclaim- based on 249 Ratings
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Positive: 211 out of 249
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Mixed: 21 out of 249
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Negative: 17 out of 249
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PaulMJan 9, 2006Opens really well with some catchy, leftfield, Flaming Lips/Merucry Rev-type tunes. But takes a serious nosedive somewhere around the middle. 'Off the Record' is such a MOR piece of crap that its hard to believe its from the same band as the excellent 'Anytime','Law Low' and 'Dondante' that close this album of two halves.
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DavidMMar 9, 2006
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zavohOct 6, 2005simply awful. Another record that proves that they had one great, and by that i mean the truly brilliant, wonderful, spectacular "At Dawn." After that it's been heading downhill at a remarkable pace. The only question left, is just how bad will they become, cause this pretty bad.
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SimonNov 1, 2005The first 20 seconds had my attention, after that i stopped caring. It isnt terrible, but it is in no way memorable.
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MikeD.Oct 18, 2005
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marblesDec 8, 2005there are a couple good tracks here, but what really ruins the album for me is the classic rock guitar solos. That needs to go. its not original or even well done. its tacky and boring
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DavidSOct 9, 2005Bought this on the strength of the amazing reviews its been receiving. "Wordless Chorus" sounded nice. After that the echo chamber vocals begin to grate...
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JulesNov 1, 2005Tedious leaden retread of seventies space rock - still - I prefer my space rock a little scarier and grandiose - many obviously enjoy this more gentle and humble fare. To me, the Guardian gets it right: pedestrian.
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lawrencedNov 5, 2005I was pleasantly surprised upon first listen but after several spins Z feels pretty bloated and smacks a little too heavily of Radiohead or an overproduced Flaming Lips. Even the artwork screams Kid A. Let's just hope this leads somewhere good and not just to another arena rock cliche.
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romanmDec 27, 2005
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whitneydDec 27, 2005the first 3 songs are awsome. they have an icy cool sound that reminds me of some radiohead. but very original. but then the album suddenly takes a nose dive into pretty dull boaring 90's rock that reminds me of Bush. which is not a good thing.
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SteveOOct 24, 2005Everyone- Please never compare this to Ok Computer again. Thanks, Your pal, People of taste
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kentripsFeb 16, 2006This is NOT Kid A or OK Computer. This is Pablo Honey at the bottom of a pond, all surface like the bubble that transports a final frantic yawn. Distant as though a dream of a dream; finally inanimate, sealed and self-present.
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unicoAug 13, 2008This seems to me pretty much overrated. it doesn't take a lot of plays til it starts to bore you somehow.
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camdenlDec 23, 2005wow so overrated
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Jul 27, 2020Z 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.
Awards & Rankings
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A modern day classic.
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What you can expect is what makes My Morning Jacket tried and true: bigger-than-life lyrics, classic rock swagger, and the need to move forward.
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MojoWith Z, My Morning Jacket have left their comfort zone, assumed the mantle of firebrands, and delivered a truly momentous work. [Oct 2005, p.96]