"Pussy Cats" Starring The Walkmen
by The Walkmen
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Pussy Cats reveals facets of the Walkmen's personality that their originals haven't explored. [Dec 2006, p.189]
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  2. NOW Magazine
    90
    One of the more interesting – and fun – cover albums out there.
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    Pussy Cats Starring the Walkmen more than makes up for the lackluster A Hundred Miles Off.
  5. Urb
    80
    The record is just as uneven as the original and perhaps that's just the right way to pay homage. [Nov 2006, p.128]
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  6. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Like the first version, you sense the party was more fun to attend than Pussy Cats Starring The Walkmen is to hear.
  7. The A.V. Club
    75
    It just isn't as impressive when someone ventures into badlands that have already been mapped.
  8. Under The Radar
    70
    Does “Pussy Cats” Starring The Walkmen stand on its own? It depends on what you thought of the original album because even with a Beatle as his best drinking buddy, Nilsson’s Pussy Cats still stumbles as much as it shines. [#15]
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  9. AllMusic
    70
    A little messier than its inspiration but with the same freewheeling spirit, the Walkmen's Pussy Cats feels like a musical wake, rooted in just having fun making music with friends.
  10. Spin
    70
    Just as winningly sloppy as its source material. [Nov 2006, p.104]
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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Mikeyboy58
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I loved the original so much. This is a great tribute. The vocals actually sound a bit like Joe Henry, also a very good thing!… Full Review »
  2. erike
    Oct 30, 2006
    8
    the critics are morons as usual. if you like the walkmen, you will like this album. and no, it doesn't matter if you are familiar with the critics are morons as usual. if you like the walkmen, you will like this album. and no, it doesn't matter if you are familiar with nillson's original version. don't let the critics fool you. enjoy.… Full Review »
  3. TomM
    Oct 27, 2006
    9
    The critics are missing the point here, entirely. This is a perfect cover of a really strange album. But what is there to knock, really? The critics are missing the point here, entirely. This is a perfect cover of a really strange album. But what is there to knock, really? Leithauser has never sounded better/more in control of his unique voice, and it's suited well to this material. And to score the album a 50 just because it's incredibly out-there to even be covering a cult album like this...that just doesn't make sense. These guys took an album they loved, and here's their tribute, and it sounds great. Maybe I missed something somewhere along the line -- but isn't that enough to merit a decent review?… Full Review »
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