Rook
by Shearwater
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2008
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    20
    The songs here tend to go nowhere for a quiet couple of minutes before bursting randomly into tightly composed melodrama, which could be mistaken for actually going somewhere.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Album of 2008
97
#97 Most Discussed Album of 2008

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 49
  3. Negative: 2 out of 49
  1. ChristopherH
    Mar 10, 2009
    5
    Gotta agree with Charlie Q, except that I mind the vocals - they're a bit too warbling for me. The melodramatic production was layed on Gotta agree with Charlie Q, except that I mind the vocals - they're a bit too warbling for me. The melodramatic production was layed on a bit too thick - it came off cheesy and emo-ish. If they has kept it more sparse, perhaps, it would have let the songs come out more. (there was a few bon iver moments that I liked...)… Full Review »
  2. StanleyD
    Jan 24, 2009
    10
    Beautiful album, yes melancholy but still enjoyable. Something to listen to when unwinding after a hard day at work or a quiet hike in the Beautiful album, yes melancholy but still enjoyable. Something to listen to when unwinding after a hard day at work or a quiet hike in the wilderness.… Full Review »
  3. AndyW
    Sep 22, 2008
    10
    This album blew me away. I find it almost too majestic and emotionally powerful to listen too sometimes as it demands my complete attention. This album blew me away. I find it almost too majestic and emotionally powerful to listen too sometimes as it demands my complete attention. It is an incredible listen - powerful, tender, beautiful, smart. The best thing I have heard in a long time. And, live they do not dissapoint.… Full Review »
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