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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
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  1. The Broken String ups the ante considerably, reworking ten songs from the EP cycle and two new cuts into lustrous indie pop notable for its versatility, clever lyrics, and offbeat instrumentation.
  2. The Broken String, fails to arouse--the sound is homey, the playing facile and the lyrics keen but not overly precious.
  3. It never feels like those doing the picking had to lower the standards or tack things on to fill out a weak selection, and like a greatest hits album from any band worth its salt, the biggest criticism to be found here is the failure to include certain songs.