• Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 3, 2004
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Far more interesting than any of their other records, or their peers'.
  2. "Crow" is a striking redefinition, an album that roars and twitches with the raw, aggressive, fury of urgent rock activism.
  3. The band still indulges in plenty of effects-happy instrumental gymnastics and tricky rhythms, but A Crow Left of the Murder . . . is also its most consistently tune-based album.
  4. Q Magazine
    70
    An ambitious and surprisingly accomplished album. [May 2004, p.104]
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 103
  2. Negative: 7 out of 103
  1. Apr 24, 2011
    10
    The most mature song writing out of any of their albums. Catchy and listenable while still completely new and interesting. Guitarist MikeThe most mature song writing out of any of their albums. Catchy and listenable while still completely new and interesting. Guitarist Mike Eizeninger's best playing is featured on this record as well as a great introduction to their new bassist. Full Review »
  2. Oct 12, 2010
    10
    I really liked this album, very unique and colorful subjects. I wish all alternative music could be more like this! I can't believe thatI really liked this album, very unique and colorful subjects. I wish all alternative music could be more like this! I can't believe that people are hating on this album! Full Review »
  3. ThomasB
    Jul 26, 2009
    9
    These reviews genuinely make me angry. "Too much of the disc is filtered through clinical and slightly jazzy rock that renders it a tiny These reviews genuinely make me angry. "Too much of the disc is filtered through clinical and slightly jazzy rock that renders it a tiny noise about nothing."? Since when did E! have any real legitimacy anyway? A baseless insult like "tuneless" is just infuriating to me. This album shows how beautiful a rock band can sound when they're willing to embrace jazz and experimentation. If there's any mediocrity it takes place in the writing of these reviewers. Full Review »