Sewed Soles
by The Greenhornes
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Nov 29, 2005
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Alternative Press
    80
    Despite the variety and many obvious influences... the Greenhornes leave their own unique fingerprint on every song. [Feb 2006, p.126]
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  2. Junkmedia
    80
    Sewed Soles makes out decently for a greatest hits disc.
  3. Lost At Sea
    80
    As a primer on The Greenhornes, Sewed Soles works best.
  5. The Guardian
    80
    Reconstituted garage rock was thought to be losing appeal, but in the genre the Greenhornes make a strong claim to be your new favourite band.
  6. Under The Radar
    70
    Provides a fitting overview. [#12, p.96]
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  7. Urb
    70
    Has all the signs of a band of epic, pop potential. [Jan/Feb 2006, p.94]
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  8. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    This is pedestrian, derivative twaddle of the lowest order that embarasses both the '60s and the recent revival fad. [21 Jan 2006, p.33]
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. RossN
    Mar 7, 2006
    8
    The funniest thing about the critics reviews above is the NME - this ridiculous summation sums up everything that most music lovers already The funniest thing about the critics reviews above is the NME - this ridiculous summation sums up everything that most music lovers already know about this pathetic publication. And they have the gall to push crap like the Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs - Ha Ha Ha! Meanwhile, the Greenhornes is great - honest, passionate and totally rock n roll. This is an excellent compilation and has already motivated me to explore their other albums.… Full Review »
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