Spoon And Rafter
by Mojave 3
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2003
Metascore
76

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. Under The Radar
    50
    The band seems to have stalled out on the sun drenched idealized California road of love. [#5, p.102]
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  2. PopMatters
    50
    An album so dreamy, ethereal, and sublime you'll hardly even notice it is on the turntable.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. andrewf.
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    this is a simple, harmonious, truly delightful album. it's melancholic opening tune paves the pathway to a track listing that just makes this is a simple, harmonious, truly delightful album. it's melancholic opening tune paves the pathway to a track listing that just makes you smile. excellent production yields a spcaey earthy feeling combining subtle guitar work, timely drumming, and goswell's perfect vocal interjections. best played while quietly contemplating turning leaves on an autumn day with ear swallowing headphones. a grossly underated album.… Full Review »
  2. StevenM
    Oct 27, 2004
    10
    I just recently bought this album on a whim. I just randomly picked a cd that looked interesting, and personally I think it's one of the I just recently bought this album on a whim. I just randomly picked a cd that looked interesting, and personally I think it's one of the most amazing cd's I have ever heard in my life, I would rate spoon and rafter among one of my all time favourite bands now.… Full Review »
  3. jeremys
    Oct 3, 2003
    10
    mojave 3 seems to come together, most focussed and textured cd yet. dreamy countrysides & puffy clouds.. woo!
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