Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Understated, ramshackle garage-pop treats. [22 Jan 2005, p.51]
  2. Uncut
    60
    Luckily he's such a gifted performer that, even if you don't know what he's saying, you kind of know what he means. [Feb 2005, p.76]
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    These stripped-down efforts offer an insight into the singer's writing methods, but not much else. [Feb 2005, p.102]
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. rubymarvelous
    Jul 12, 2005
    9
    it's one of the bestest album that has been released this year. I've listened to love kraft and I must say gruff's solo output it's one of the bestest album that has been released this year. I've listened to love kraft and I must say gruff's solo output pleases me more! a record to buy and cherish. Full Review »
  2. Lloydy
    Mar 30, 2005
    8
    Like mwng on acid ! GRUFF IS GOD.
  3. FancieladT
    Feb 8, 2005
    8
    Around 28 minutes long, I'd say I could play this album five times a day and not get sick of it. At first, it errs a little on the Around 28 minutes long, I'd say I could play this album five times a day and not get sick of it. At first, it errs a little on the underwhelming side, but repeated listens reveal an AWESOME album, worthy of Gruff Rhys's name. I imagine the only thing that'll make me forget this album's release is the upcoming Super Furry Animals album. Full Review »