Summer Sun
by Yo La Tengo
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Apr 8, 2003
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Summer Sun is so mellow and pretty that it feels uncharitable to call it one of their weakest albums in recent memory; many bands would kill to make music this accomplished.
  2. Pitchfork
    60
    Summer Sun is pleasant, if nothing else, but that's such a loaded word for an album that clearly aspires to (and ought to be) so much more than it accomplishes.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Here, they may have taken self-effacement too far. [May 2003, p.114]
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  5. Austin Chronicle
    40
    Most of Summer Sun is underwhelming to downright cringe-inducing.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. UggyCaesar
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Very close to perfect. These guys do not miss a beat. I would give it a 9.5 honestly but that’s not an option so 10! Lol
  2. RobbieC
    Jul 22, 2007
    10
    More consistent than their past albums. A beautiful and dreamy ride... truly sun-dappled and sand-cushioned, exuberant and at times silly. More consistent than their past albums. A beautiful and dreamy ride... truly sun-dappled and sand-cushioned, exuberant and at times silly. One of my favorite albums of all time.… Full Review »
  3. AaronB
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    Best album yet from YLT. They simpy get better and better. Yes, it is quieter, but also more melodic and musical. I love all their stuff, but Best album yet from YLT. They simpy get better and better. Yes, it is quieter, but also more melodic and musical. I love all their stuff, but this is the best.… Full Review »
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