Spoon And Rafter
by Mojave 3
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2003
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PopMatters
    50
    An album so dreamy, ethereal, and sublime you'll hardly even notice it is on the turntable.
  2. Under The Radar
    50
    The band seems to have stalled out on the sun drenched idealized California road of love. [#5, p.102]
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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. andrewf.
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    this is a simple, harmonious, truly delightful album. it's melancholic opening tune paves the pathway to a track listing that just makes this is a simple, harmonious, truly delightful album. it's melancholic opening tune paves the pathway to a track listing that just makes you smile. excellent production yields a spcaey earthy feeling combining subtle guitar work, timely drumming, and goswell's perfect vocal interjections. best played while quietly contemplating turning leaves on an autumn day with ear swallowing headphones. a grossly underated album.… Full Review »
  2. StevenM
    Oct 27, 2004
    10
    I just recently bought this album on a whim. I just randomly picked a cd that looked interesting, and personally I think it's one of the I just recently bought this album on a whim. I just randomly picked a cd that looked interesting, and personally I think it's one of the most amazing cd's I have ever heard in my life, I would rate spoon and rafter among one of my all time favourite bands now.… Full Review »
  3. jeremys
    Oct 3, 2003
    10
    mojave 3 seems to come together, most focussed and textured cd yet. dreamy countrysides & puffy clouds.. woo!
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