Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son
by Damien Jurado
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. No Ripcord
    Jan 24, 2014
    60
    Tracks like Silver Timothy and Silver Joy showcase what Jurado does best, crafting songs that despite being a bit gloomy are beautiful and heartfelt.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 21, 2014
    60
    There's a very definite sag in the middle of the album--but this is another enjoyable set.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Jan 21, 2014
    60
    All in all, it makes for a rich and resilient brew, and maybe, just maybe, the kind of opus that will propel Jurado towards the greater accolades he so clearly deserves.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 16, 2014
    60
    The dub-littered textures and conceptual frameworks are admirable in their artistic reach, but Jurado’s greatest strengths are found at his most stripped back on Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son. Not coincidentally, the songs which he presents with least decoration are the songs which bear the closest scrutiny.
  6. Pretty Much Amazing
    Mar 3, 2014
    58
    Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son is long on atmospherics, but woefully short on songs.
  7. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 21, 2014
    40
    It’s pleasant enough, but let down by Jurado’s unengaging vocals.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. woody3000
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    Never given Jurado extensive discography enough time. This album made me listen. Incredible production from Richard Swift elevates this fromNever given Jurado extensive discography enough time. This album made me listen. Incredible production from Richard Swift elevates this from your standard singer songwriter fare - its wild. Jurado's voice & songwriting of course brilliant too. Strange, beautiful sounds. Will be one of the records of the year.… Full Review »
  2. Custom_Concerns
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    80/100

    This album is filled to the brim with energetic instrumentation and songwriting. Damien Jurado really shows his versatility with    80/100

    This album is filled to the brim with energetic instrumentation and songwriting. Damien Jurado really shows his versatility with music in general with Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son. My biggest complaint, however, is the production is quite hazy. Overuse of reverb really bogs the album down in places, especially on songs like Return to Maraqopa - otherwise a great song, but the fogginess of the production really brings it down a notch. If it was more minimalistic - not in instrumentation, but in production - this would have been a more enjoyable listen. Still, Jurado's songwriting abilities are hard to deny, and this is a very enjoyable record.    … Full Review »
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