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A Ghost Is Born

Wilco

June 21, 2004

Overall Rating

4.29

Users

5.0

(1)

Critics

3.81

(19)

Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 3.81/5.0

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5.0

Tiny Mix Tapes (Tiny Mix Tapes)

5.0

Coke Machine Glow (Coke Machine Glow)

4.5

Even when it’s sloppy or over-extended, as is the case a number of times, it’s forgivable, precisely because it comes out so inspired, where YHF could sound cold and even clinical.

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Critic Scores

Ratings from music critics and publicationsAverage: 3.81/5.0

Uncut (Uncut)

5.0

Tiny Mix Tapes (Tiny Mix Tapes)

5.0

Coke Machine Glow (Coke Machine Glow)

4.5

Even when it’s sloppy or over-extended, as is the case a number of times, it’s forgivable, precisely because it comes out so inspired, where YHF could sound cold and even clinical.

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Jan 3, 2026

5.0

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Release Date

June 21, 2004

How others rate it

3.87/ 5 · 20 ratings

The #12 rated album of 2004 on Quiet Banger.

The #5 rated album by Wilco on Quiet Banger.

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How others rate it

3.87/ 5 · 20 ratings

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A Ghost Is Born

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A Ghost Is Born

deluxe edition

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Other Versions

Different editions and releases of A Ghost Is Born

A Ghost Is Born

expanded edition

2025

A Ghost Is Born

remastered, deluxe edition

2025

A Ghost Is Born

deluxe edition

2025

How others rate it

3.87/ 5 · 20 ratings

The #12 rated album of 2004 on Quiet Banger.

The #5 rated album by Wilco on Quiet Banger.

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0