Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Magnet
    30
    Suggests some arcane Canuck payment scheme in which lyricists are compensated by the syllable. [#70, p.106]
  2. [They] could have easily narrowed the selections from their debut into a three song EP, or possibly even a single. In nixing eight or more of the songs from Underwater Cinematographer, the band would've also cut down on all the annoying shouting, half-melodies, pompous song structures and garbled lyrics.
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. daveg
    Feb 21, 2007
    8
    this album does not get enough credit.
  2. Magomra
    Jan 30, 2006
    8
    A fun album from the only non BSS-related Arts and Crafts artist. Each track brings something new from sounding like Death Cab, The New A fun album from the only non BSS-related Arts and Crafts artist. Each track brings something new from sounding like Death Cab, The New Pornographers, Postal Service, and believe it or not, Broken Social Scene. I missed this in 2005 but I'm glad I found it in 2006. Full Review »
  3. bobc
    Dec 12, 2005
    10
    Amazing! some of the best music all year!