5.0 classic

La Revolucion | June 27th 07

So this album is basically a collection of tones that fade in and out, and a lot of silence and near silence. Also, the tones are made by real instruments, like violins and horns, as well as electronic instruments like keyboards and synthesizers. Also, it is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Also, the production is absolutely fantastic in allowing the instruments to have a free and uncluttered sound with lots of space between them. Also, they name their songs things like "December Hunting For Vegetarian Fu[b][/b]ckface." Also, it is the best album of 2007, and probably one of my favorites of all time. Alright that's all. 2 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	poopwrangler | February 22nd 09
Cradles me when I go to sleep. Also cooks breakfast in the morning and goes to the grocery for you. Fucking epic. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	rasputin CONTRIBUTOR | November 2nd 09
Subtle texturing prevails; where a slight dip in profundity may leave a little to be desired, And Their Refinement of the Decline is a remarkably gentle and soothing composition, one which turns the record into the infinitely deep cushion your mind will come to rely on. Bump

5.0 classic	Cam STAFF | February 6th 09
A two-hour monster that never bores and easily outclasses anything else this Texan two-piece has ever attempted and created before. This is far-reaching ambient/drone that never bores, not even during the seventeen-minute "December Hunting for Vegetarian Fuckface", which is also the greatest song title ever. TRUFF Bump

4.5 superb

Ryan Flatley STAFF | April 23rd 08

Stars of the Lid produced a soundtrack of elegance. 'And Their Refinement Of The Decline' is a breathtaking, beautiful journey through ambient landscapes all packed within a double disc album. The overall atmosphere is nothing short of incredible. Whether it is the soft, brood cello tones in "Tippy's Demise" or the haunting piano strokes in "Humectez La Mouture," the mood is captured in a flash of brilliance. 'And Their Refinement Of The Decline' is intriguing, lush, captivating, and most importantly, unforgettable. Bump