Milk Man
by Deerhoof
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PopMatters
    60
    Sounds like Deerhoof-in-theory: zero standout tracks, an abundance of groovy sonics.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    60
    Many tracks hint at the notion that Deerhoof decided to make an entirely different album this time around, but counterbalancing these advancements are decidedly flat resurrections of past glories.
  3. Mojo
    60
    Slaloms round sing-song pop, day-glo punk and Zappa-style tune transformations. [Jun 2004, p.106]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Seems Deerhoof have mistaken self-indulgence for experimentation. [12 Mar 2004, p.114]
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  6. Alternative Press
    40
    A barrage of unfocused fragments that prove this album should have been condensed into a seven-song EP. [May 2004, p.96]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. BenjaminBunny
    Jun 8, 2004
    8
    Wow! I think some critics are expecting too much from Deerhoof. Listen, "Milk Man" is not as consistently genius as either "Reveille" or Wow! I think some critics are expecting too much from Deerhoof. Listen, "Milk Man" is not as consistently genius as either "Reveille" or "Apple O," but when this LP is on it's turned up to 10! The title track gets my vote for song of the year. Buy it!!… Full Review »
  2. DonW
    Mar 15, 2004
    8
    I love Deerhoof - they're a fantastic live band - but this isn't their best album. There ARE standout tracks, but there are also I love Deerhoof - they're a fantastic live band - but this isn't their best album. There ARE standout tracks, but there are also some duds here. If you haven't heard Deerhoof, the best place to start would be Reveille, followed by Apple O' and possibly their first album. Still, even a subpar Deerhoof album is far more interesting and more fun than most of what's out there.… Full Review »
  3. Mefisto
    Mar 12, 2004
    9
    disappointing to see reviewers not appreciating this one as much as the last couple... because this record is as good as Reveille and better disappointing to see reviewers not appreciating this one as much as the last couple... because this record is as good as Reveille and better than Apple O... not to mention their most consistent release of the three (quality-wise)... their perverted melodic sensibilities make for a refreshingly interesting, exhilarating listen... easily among the best rock bands that this era has to offer... hopefully they will be remembered as such...… Full Review »
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