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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 39
  2. Negative: 1 out of 39
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  1. May 30, 2016
    4
    Its okay But listening to this after radio-heads moon shaped pool I can tell how much of a difference in quality there is between these two artists and their music
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
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  1. Jun 22, 2016
    80
    There are times when Lenker approaches Marissa Nadler’s eerie otherworldliness, though not for long. ... Couple that with a really good, dense, aggressive musical attack, led by Meek, but supported by bassist Max Oleartchik and drummer James Krivchenia, and you’ve got something special, especially in the more rock-oriented tunes like “Masterpiece,” “Humans” and, especially “Paul.”
  2. Jun 14, 2016
    70
    There are a couple of missteps here and there, but the good stuff is really accomplished. Masterpiece is full of solid, low-key indie rock with rootsy leanings and should have no trouble quickly finding an audience for Big Thief.
  3. Jun 13, 2016
    70
    The softer, acoustic songs recall Lenker's formative folk-singer past. But she's found the right band in Big Thief.