Idols Of Exile
by Jason Collett
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    [An] interesting album. [Apr 2006, p.204]
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  2. AllMusic
    60
    It is a more stripped-down affair compared to Broken Social Scene's more ambitious material.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. ZachF
    Sep 19, 2006
    9
    On Idols of Exile, Jason Collett shows an exceptionally mature and sophisticated singer-songwriter divergence from his work on Broken Social On Idols of Exile, Jason Collett shows an exceptionally mature and sophisticated singer-songwriter divergence from his work on Broken Social Scene's self-titled album. With help from the rest of the Arts and Crafts pool, Collet creates masterful vocal and instrumental arrangements reminiscent of Wilco's A Ghost Is Born, though Idols proves to be an even more traditionally based take on the Indie-Alt-Country angle. A terrific release and a wonderful new asset for the growing Arts and Crafts empire.… Full Review »
  2. GarthE
    Jun 18, 2006
    9
    Fine debut album. The compilation does not fit into one genre. Taken individually per song he keeps to the chosen standard and makes each his Fine debut album. The compilation does not fit into one genre. Taken individually per song he keeps to the chosen standard and makes each his own. Can be digested after several listens, but asks you to come back for many more, which is why I gave it a 9.… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Solid, Top to bottom
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