The Optimist LP
by Turin Brakes
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. HOB.com
    60
    Turin Brakes' music consists largely of the same kind of contemplative minor key laments that one might hope to hear from Elliott Smith...
  2. Mojo
    60
    A slightly awkward but ambitious beginning.
  3. Sonicnet
    60
    Fans of new British bands like Gomez or Minibar should find plenty to like.

Awards & Rankings

83
#83 Best Album of 2001

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. GavR
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    This is a great acoustic album, which is only surpassed by it's follow up, ether song.
  2. Anon
    Apr 8, 2004
    10
    The CD is as close to perfection as is possible, Turin Brakes have managed to combine quality acoustic tunes and fantastic lyrics. And future The CD is as close to perfection as is possible, Turin Brakes have managed to combine quality acoustic tunes and fantastic lyrics. And future boy is a quality track.… Full Review »
  3. ColmP.
    Oct 23, 2001
    9
    I absolutely adore Turin Brakes. I basically couldn't listen to acoustic stuff @ home before this the only thing is I can't stand I absolutely adore Turin Brakes. I basically couldn't listen to acoustic stuff @ home before this the only thing is I can't stand future boy just yet hence the 9 and the fact nothing is perfect… Full Review »
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