The Whole Love
by Wilco
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Sep 27, 2011
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 26, 2011
    60
    It may not rank among Wilco's boldest works. It could have done with more wig-outs. But it captures the art of the almost with both hands.
  2. Magnet
    Nov 11, 2011
    50
    The Whole Love works best as aural comfort food.[#81, p. 60]
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#58 Best Album of 2011
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#58 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#50 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 76
  3. Negative: 2 out of 76
  1. Superstar
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    Excrptional! I must confess that I thought the band's best days were behind them. While "Sky Blue Sky" and "Wilco (The Album)" wereExcrptional! I must confess that I thought the band's best days were behind them. While "Sky Blue Sky" and "Wilco (The Album)" were reasonably strong, I felt they were not up to the standards set by the previous albums that had me rating them the best and most important band in rock'n roll. Well now they are back and better then ever. The album opens with an instant classic in "Art of Almost" and just keeps going. Equally impressive are some of the rockers like "I Might", "Born Alone" and "Standing O". The album clses with another gem with the sprawling "One Sunday Morning" which punctuates Wilco's finest ever and the best album of 2011!… Full Review »
  2. Zeus
    Sep 27, 2011
    10
    Honestly, I did not even know that Wilco was releasing a new album. I was on some website and read they were going to stream The Whole LoveHonestly, I did not even know that Wilco was releasing a new album. I was on some website and read they were going to stream The Whole Love for 24 hours. Wellll ... ok! Not being very impressed with the releases after A Ghost is Born - I figured I'd stop after the 1st track. Nope! The "Art of Almost" grabbed a hold of me and did not let go until the last moment of the 12 minute closer "One Sunday Morning." I love this album and it continues to grow on me. Plus, I love that fact that it was recorded in their loft and it's the first release on their own record label. If you are an apprehension Wilco fan and haven't listened to The Whole Love I think you should give this one a shot!… Full Review »
  3. j30
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    The first great album of the new decade. An album, so diverse, you can't get it out of your head. Each time I listen to the album the more IThe first great album of the new decade. An album, so diverse, you can't get it out of your head. Each time I listen to the album the more I respect it's musicianship and lyrics. From the muscle flexing "Art of Almost" to the epic beauty of "One Sunday Morning (Song for Jane Smiley's Boyfriend)", it's their most captivating album since Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.… Full Review »
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