For Emma, Forever Ago Reception Reception

| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year_ | Rank_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhapsody | US | 100 Best Albums of the Decade | 2009 | #17 |
| Rhapsody | US | Alt/Indie`s Best Albums of the Decade | 2009 | #8 |
| Mojo | UK | Top 50 Albums of 2008 | 2008 | #4 |
| Observer Music Monthly | UK | 50 Albums of the Year | 2008 | #1 |
| Paste | US | Signs of Life 2008: Best Music | 2008 | #4 |
| Pazz & Jop | US | Album Winners | 2008 | #8 |
| Pitchfork Media | US | Top 50 Albums of 2007 | 2007 | #29 |
| Pitchfork Media | US | Top 200 Albums of The 2000s | 2009 | #29 |
| Q | UK | 50 Best Albums of the Year | 2008 | #34 |
| Rolling Stone | US | Albums of the 2000s | 2008 | #92 |