The Garden
by Zero 7
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 6, 2006
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. Pitchfork
    32
    A warmed-over stew of scrubbed-up psychedelia, scrubbed-up sunshine pop, scrubbed-up soundtrack music, electrofunk, and lounge that's all produced immaculately, right down to the "messy" parts.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    20
    Like a scented Lush bath-bomb of mediocrity. [27 May 2006, p.31]
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Awards & Rankings

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#89 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. MatthewMM
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    The pitchfork rated this as 3.2 which is just an uneducated stab by an imbecile.
  2. justined
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    Absolutely wonderful and inspiring!
  3. AnthonyB
    Jan 4, 2007
    6
    Unlike the previous releases, this one has not made a connection with me yet and I believe it due to the missing collaborators of Simple Unlike the previous releases, this one has not made a connection with me yet and I believe it due to the missing collaborators of Simple Things and When It Falls. When I buy a Zero 7 album I also expect to be able to relax, not be annoyed by synth pop, and most of all enjoy what is coming out of my speakers immediately. Lofty expectations I know but they set the bar that high. This did not meet these expectations and while I do not regret buying this album I do not certainly have it in my rotation. Please bring back Mozes and Sofia, and give me my Jazz/Chill/Groove back.… Full Review »
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