Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs)
by Patterson Hood
  • Record Label: Ruth St.
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2009
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Prefix Magazine
    55
    The playing on the album is strong throughout, and unfortunately the lyrics don’t quite pass muster. Though Hood acquits himself nicely, none of the songs rank near the top of his considerable artistic output.
  2. Slant Magazine
    40
    Devoid of the brawn that makes the Truckers so powerful and without a complementary voice off which to bounce, Hood's songs fall into a folksy rut.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best Album of 2009

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MartinF
    Jun 25, 2009
    8
    This guy to me is very underrated..Some of his material is very strong especially on this record"Pride of the Yankees" stands out.Past This guy to me is very underrated..Some of his material is very strong especially on this record"Pride of the Yankees" stands out.Past material highlights include "Little Bonnie"'"Sweet Annette" and the needle and the damage done of our time"YOu and Your Crystal meth".… Full Review »
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