Son Of Evil Reindeer
by The Reindeer Section
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Neumu.net
    80
    Throughout the album's dozen tracks, the sentiment Lightbody conjures evokes real pain and real beauty.
  2. Splendid
    80
    The last thing you'd expect from a roster of 27 is breathing room, but Son of Evil Reindeer is full of it; I've found a lot of unexpected touches in the short time I've had the disc.
  3. Rolling Stone
    80
    Most of the collaborators turn up only as backup vocalists or orchestra members, enabling Lightbody's heartbreaking ballads and sublime baritone to soar.
  5. Uncut
    80
    This chiming indie-folk LP is uncluttered and cohesive. [July 2002, p.118]
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  6. Playlouder
    70
    Totally inessential, utterly inoffensive, yet truly beguiling, 'Son Of Evil Reindeer' remains a charmingly radiant record.
  7. Pitchfork
    66
    There's very little on Son of Evil Reindeer to perk up the ears for anyone with more than a couple Jeepster products in their Case Logic.
  8. Mojo
    60
    The focus remains upon Lightbody's gauche romantic vignettes; nirvana for those who believe the world could usefully sustain a second Lou Barlow, but over an album's duration akin to persistent immersion in lukewarm herbal tea. [Sep 2002, p.104]
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  9. Alternative Press
    60
    While the musicianship is first-rate, the middling tempos and docile, homogenous instrumentation quickly grow boring. [Oct 2002, p.94]
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  10. AllMusic
    60
    Indie pop fans, brace yourselves for a daydream trip.
  11. Blender
    60
    A radiant collection of pure pop songs. [#10, p.125]
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  12. Q Magazine
    60
    Son of Evil Reindeer has a fun, collaborative atmosphere which produces some truly unique moments. [June 2002, p.123]
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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. JasonJ
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    Brill
  2. Holley
    Feb 25, 2006
    10
    it's amazing and so much more
  3. JD
    May 6, 2005
    10
    The quality is undeniable.
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