Curse Your Branches
by David Bazan
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Sep 1, 2009
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    37
    Bazan has, it's reported, fallen out with God and off the wagon, and those tumbles get painful airtime on his solid first solo LP, Curse Your Branches.

Awards & Rankings

45
#45 Best Album of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. MarkR
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    Boring! I don't care how great the lyrics are if the music puts me to sleep.
  2. MarkR
    Nov 11, 2009
    4
    Boring! I don't care how great the lyrics are if the music puts me to sleep.
  3. ChetE
    Sep 15, 2009
    10
    This is by far the best sounding recording that David has released to date. Not only is the music composition, arrangement, and lyrics This is by far the best sounding recording that David has released to date. Not only is the music composition, arrangement, and lyrics terrific, but the sound quality of the album is absolutely phenomenal! It's about time that somebody has shelled out the big bucks to record this guy the way he ought to, and I for one am truly impressed. A+ on this effort (and a smiley face, to boot!) … Full Review »
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