Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Their music can sound both wonderfully evocative or occasionally faux--as authentic as a Mexican restaurant located in Milton Keynes--and lacks a dominant vocal like former bandmate Howe Gelb, of Giant Sand.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Mariachi horns and guitar twang still form the backbone of a striking return to what they do best. [Oct 2008, p.141]
  3. Mojo
    60
    With 15 tracks, there a good deal to like. [Oct 2008, p.112]
  4. Nothing terribly new or unexpected to report, just a more direct way of expressing not so adventurous ideas.
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Jun 11, 2011
    10
    Without question my favorite album in this genre of all time. Every single song is worth listening to. Absolutely a 10 out of 10 album. ManWithout question my favorite album in this genre of all time. Every single song is worth listening to. Absolutely a 10 out of 10 album. Man Made Lake and Red Blooms are my faves. Full Review »