Black Sheep Boyby
Black Sheep Boy is the third studio album by American indie rock band Okkervil River, released on April 5, 2005. The title is inspired by the song "Black Sheep Boy" by 1960s folk singer Tim Hardin. The album deals with Hardin's struggle with heroin addiction and Okkervil River lead singer Will Sheff's failed relationships and heartbreaks. The album cover features the work of Providence artist Will…
Track listing
Release details
- Released
- April 5th, 2005
- Type
- Album
- Genres
- Labels
- Jagjaguwar
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Professional reviews
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| AllMusic (Gregory McIntosh) | |
| The Boston Phoenix (Mikael Wood – May 6–12, 2005) | |
| The Guardian (Dorian Lynskey – August 19, 2005) | |
| Pitchfork (Stephen M. Deusner – April 14, 2005) | |
| PopMatters (Jill Labrack – April 7, 2005) | |
| Slant (Jimmy Newlin – March 15, 2007) |