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. Alternative Press
    80
    The results are understated, heartbreaking and quietly intoxicating. [Oct 2003, p.124]
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  2. Q Magazine
    70
    A fine showcase for simmering, ethereal pop music. [Oct 2003, p.111]
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  3. Mojo
    80
    Represents a major leap forward. [Nov 2003, p.130]
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  5. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    A melancholy masterpiece.
  6. AllMusic
    80
    Spoon and Rafter has no trouble making Ryan Adams seem like more of a farce than he already is, and it's deserving of at least half of the attention given to anything released by Wilco.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    80
    Everything here is marked with a hint of familiarity, but it's surprisingly hard to mind.
  8. Pitchfork
    66
    Halstead's knack for stunning arrangements is in top form on Spoon & Rafter, and in this capacity, his music remains compelling, if no more or less than on any of his previous trilogy of Mojave 3 releases.
  9. Stylus Magazine
    78
    The songs here are full of life, moving freely, focused without being bare and controlled without being uptight.
  10. Uncut
    70
    Frequently utterly mesmerising. [Nov 2003, p.124]
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  11. Magnet
    80
    Spoon and Rafter proves that sometimes refining your focus is just as enlivening as radical departure. [#60, p.108]
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  12. Splendid
    80
    The melodies are hauntingly memorable; the band is smart enough to add just enough supporting touches to augment and support, without ever threatening to overwhelm.

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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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