Stone, Steel & Bright Lights
by Jay Farrar
  • Record Label: Artemis
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2004
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Blender
    60
    Overly somber. [Aug 2004, p.131]
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  2. PopMatters
    60
    The band really comes alive on the final two tracks, both of which are cover songs.... After the disc finished, I found myself wishing that Farrar's own songs would have been approached with the same heated fervor.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. BrutusO
    Aug 12, 2004
    8
    I am not a geat fan of Farrar - but I saw him live (and bought the CD at the gig). This album definitely shows his strengths, for all that he I am not a geat fan of Farrar - but I saw him live (and bought the CD at the gig). This album definitely shows his strengths, for all that he still drones on a bit. Not exactly fun, but surprisingly effective. The major difference is that he abandons all that tiresome tape loop stuff which just detracts from his unquestioned knack for an emotive delivery. … Full Review »
  2. Matt
    Jun 25, 2004
    7
    Overall enjoyable CD. Adds new life to some songs. Excellent exclamation point at the end with "Like a Hurricane."
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