A Flourish and a Spoil
by The Districts
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Consequence
    Feb 5, 2015
    91
    Each of the album’s 10 songs are fully formed and smartly rendered, but “Young Blood” stands out as the most jaw-dropping.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    80
    The Districts end up finding an in-between, where emotional songwriting becomes the selling point, without being overdone.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 5, 2015
    80
    A freshly squeezed record with the pulp left in it.
  5. AllMusic
    Feb 20, 2015
    70
    A Flourish and a Spoil is far from a sophomore slump; instead, it's a portrait of the Districts as they evolve from their freewheeling beginning.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. josh2112
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Incredible second album from a group of four young guys that show a lot of promise. The emotions purveyed in the work are outstanding and easyIncredible second album from a group of four young guys that show a lot of promise. The emotions purveyed in the work are outstanding and easy to relate to. Inventive and always willing to try something new, The Districts are going to be a band to watch for a long time.… Full Review »
  2. rav0003
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    This album would be a solid 8 but they get an additional 2 points from me because of their youth (all under 21), the quality of their EP, andThis album would be a solid 8 but they get an additional 2 points from me because of their youth (all under 21), the quality of their EP, and the quality of their live performance. Great stuff for sure!… Full Review »
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