Friend Opportunity
by Deerhoof
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32

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  1. UriS
    Feb 21, 2007
    10
    This album is definately among Deerhoof's best. It fails to dissapoint. It is rapidly changing to include new ideas for thirty six and a half minutes, and never becomes repetitive or boring. Nobody should be afraid of this album because Deerhoof has been labeled "experimental." It is very accesable and interesting. This album is amazing, and I would definately reccomend it to anyone, This album is definately among Deerhoof's best. It fails to dissapoint. It is rapidly changing to include new ideas for thirty six and a half minutes, and never becomes repetitive or boring. Nobody should be afraid of this album because Deerhoof has been labeled "experimental." It is very accesable and interesting. This album is amazing, and I would definately reccomend it to anyone, whether or not they have previously listened to Deerhoof or any other "experimental" artists.… Expand
  2. paul
    Feb 4, 2007
    8
    definitely their most accessible record to date - which is not a bad thing at all. for the people out there interested in getting into deerhoof - don't listen to mike s. or todd w. how can you even compare sondre lerche to deerhoof? don't get me wrong, i like sondre lerche, but his sound is homogenous. deerhoof are challenging AND entertaining - what all good music should be.
  3. KurtCobain
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    Yummy in my tummy!
  4. RyanK
    Jan 27, 2007
    9
    Todd, you crazy
  5. maltink
    Feb 12, 2007
    9
    great lp! mik mik!
  6. YigitA
    Feb 21, 2007
    8
    I think it is unfair to say that Deerhoof sounds like all the other indie bands and treat Deerhoof as just another member of the bunch because Deerhoof has been making this eerily beautiful music since 13 years.
  7. RonaldM
    Feb 5, 2007
    8
    Too short to leave a lasting impression. Too good to overlook.
  8. EricC
    Mar 1, 2007
    8
    Hmm. I'm conflicted. On the one hand, Deerhoof delivers smooth toons with dreamlike vocals that are a blast to listen to. On the other hand, they sometimes seem to be trying too hard to be an abstract indie band. They seem like they are capable of just unleashing some amazing rock if they stopped trying so hard. But even with that, I enjoyed all of the album. They have their own Hmm. I'm conflicted. On the one hand, Deerhoof delivers smooth toons with dreamlike vocals that are a blast to listen to. On the other hand, they sometimes seem to be trying too hard to be an abstract indie band. They seem like they are capable of just unleashing some amazing rock if they stopped trying so hard. But even with that, I enjoyed all of the album. They have their own sound (I know, it sounds like I'm contradicting myself, but trust me, I'm not) which is something that is just too hard to come by. Definately worth buying, though you should listen to some samples to see if their sound is something you can swallow (some people can't, unfortuanately for them).… Expand
  9. bigbob
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    excellent!
  10. ScottyF
    Jan 24, 2007
    10
    This is Deerhoof having fun and it shows. Freakin Greatness.
  11. LucasK
    Feb 17, 2007
    9
    Many people either really really hate this band or love this band. They say it's the singer's fault for making this band look bad, but if Deerhoof didn't have Satomi, they wouldn't exist. So I suggest people stop complaining about the singer. gosh. This album is amazing. All the energy that they produce in this album and the power they give in a short moment is Many people either really really hate this band or love this band. They say it's the singer's fault for making this band look bad, but if Deerhoof didn't have Satomi, they wouldn't exist. So I suggest people stop complaining about the singer. gosh. This album is amazing. All the energy that they produce in this album and the power they give in a short moment is incredible. It's almost like an atomic bomb sent to the music world.… Expand
  12. ScottF
    Feb 19, 2007
    9
    It is a more focused album than The Runners Four, and probably their best work yet.
  13. Spee
    Feb 27, 2007
    8
    Those who complain about Satomi's voice have to consider: what would this band sound like if it was someone else? How well could Emily Haines or Joanna Newsom fit into the music? Matsuzaki's voice is an essential part of Deerhoof's cute and explosive energy. They wouldn't the same without her. Conrad Keely and Bob Dylan aren't great singers either, but they fit Those who complain about Satomi's voice have to consider: what would this band sound like if it was someone else? How well could Emily Haines or Joanna Newsom fit into the music? Matsuzaki's voice is an essential part of Deerhoof's cute and explosive energy. They wouldn't the same without her. Conrad Keely and Bob Dylan aren't great singers either, but they fit their parts.… Expand
  14. DamianM
    Mar 22, 2007
    8
    This is Deerhoof's tightest album yet, and is a great place to start for new fans. It does have a few glitches (Look Away is a bad closer) but the highs will grab you instantly and you'll be saying "Choochoochoobeepbeep" in a high pitched voice before you know it. Deerhoof don't hang around, and you shouldn't either. Get this!

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. PopMatters
    70
    This is probably Deerhoof’s cutest, most digestible, and instantly appealing album.
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  2. The New York Times
    70
    Gone are most of the scratching, scrunching noises that previously signified a low budget, and now there are crisp multitracked vocals. But the band hasn’t gotten any less imaginative. [14 Jan 2007]
  3. Urb
    80
    Deerhoof reveal new shades of interest that beckon future transformations. [Jan/Feb 2006, p.78]
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