Lousy with Sylvianbriar
by Of Montreal
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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  1. The Quietus
    Oct 15, 2013
    20
    Lousy With Sylvanbriar is a drab, insufferably uninteresting album.
  2. Q Magazine
    Oct 11, 2013
    20
    Where once Of Montreal sparkled, they're now mired in a plodding, asexual beige. [Nov 2013, p.113]
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. buzzlight
    Oct 28, 2013
    9
    Looks like the critics can't agree on this one. After many listens, I am hearing some influences of beatles, deerhunter, velvet undergroundLooks like the critics can't agree on this one. After many listens, I am hearing some influences of beatles, deerhunter, velvet underground and maybe even foxygen, to name a few. With the exception of the song Hegira Emigre (which should be thrown out), all the songs are fantastic. I have listened to a lot of music this year, this is one of the best of 2013. Glad they changed things up, I was never a fan before.… Full Review »
  2. PRTYNTGRVS
    Oct 22, 2013
    9
    On this LP, Of Montreal give a solid release. They connect with the instrumentation found in their early works and Barnes' songwriting isOn this LP, Of Montreal give a solid release. They connect with the instrumentation found in their early works and Barnes' songwriting is still menacing and heartfelt while his vocal delivery and lyrical content communicate across the intimate and disturbing planes of emotion, which he consistently gives on every track here. The songs are cohesive however there isn't much diversity amongst the tracks. The band does however balance each style they bring into this album perfectly. There isn't too much rock and there isn't too much psychedelic flair, it's a happy medium. I do love the switch up from their previous works though, subtle electronic instrumentation is a good direction for them, really bringing out the talented strengths that the band is capable of. All in all, if there's anything to get from this, it's that you need to listen to this album and get lousy with sylvianbriar. Whatever that means.

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  3. jkauzlar
    Oct 17, 2013
    9
    Every time I listen to this it gets better. The band is at their best. Lyrically and melodically, it's another classic entry into OfEvery time I listen to this it gets better. The band is at their best. Lyrically and melodically, it's another classic entry into Of Montreal's catalogue. And they're trying something a little new here, going back to the sixties to Dylan, Gram Parsons, Jefferson Airplane, etc, recording it quickly and without a lot of post-production, so it sounds a little rough like many of those garage albums of the period. Barnes' lyrical style is still dark and philosophical, as it has been since Hissing Fauna. I like Ty Segall, but on this record, Of Montreal is showing him how it's really done.… Full Review »
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