My Private Nation
by Train
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2003
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Rolling Stone
    20
    Their musical influences sound fifth-hand -- distilled Matchbox Twenty, Black Crowes and Deep Blue Something -- and singer Pat Monahan seems like he's boring even himself.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. PatrickS
    Jan 15, 2007
    0
    This band's lyrics were written by a 9th grader. We all would be better off if this band set down their instruments and never picked This band's lyrics were written by a 9th grader. We all would be better off if this band set down their instruments and never picked them up again.… Full Review »
  2. dannyb
    Apr 13, 2006
    9
    Even though they are slightly overproduced from their original Meet Virgina days -- they are solid musicians and this is a strong album. Even though they are slightly overproduced from their original Meet Virgina days -- they are solid musicians and this is a strong album. I'd give my private Nation the nod over DoJ, but my fav is their original -- train, train. Though if you're new to train, I'd start with this first… Full Review »
  3. AmerM
    Mar 15, 2006
    10
    Best Train album yet.. incredible lyrics and music ! Pat Monahan's voice is just out of this world! They really are one of the best Best Train album yet.. incredible lyrics and music ! Pat Monahan's voice is just out of this world! They really are one of the best bands in the world… Full Review »
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