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A Kiss for the Whole World
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: The seventh full-length release from British rock band Enter Shikari was recorded using only solar power in a run-down farmhouse.
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  • Record Label: So Recordings
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Hardcore, Heavy Metal, Nü Metal, Electronicore
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 20, 2023
    80
    Here, on their seventh album and two decades down the line, Enter Shikari sound perhaps the most joyful they’ve ever been, and even when they become characteristically philosophical, it still comes from a place of positivity.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 24, 2023
    80
    Enter Shikari are as invigorating as ever, and perhaps at their most invigorated too.
  3. Kerrang!
    Apr 20, 2023
    80
    There is an explosive exuberance at the heart of Enter Shikari’s superb seventh album.
  4. Clash Music
    Apr 20, 2023
    80
    The future, past and present is Enter Shikari’s, restructuring the sheer meaning of creativity with another commanding album.
  5. The Skinny
    Apr 20, 2023
    80
    On A Kiss For The Whole World, you can genuinely feel the life pouring out of the record. It’s eccentric, erratic and just the sui generis of what Enter Shikari stand for.
  6. Classic Rock Magazine
    May 2, 2023
    70
    A smacker. [Jun 2023, p.78]
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  7. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 20, 2023
    58
    A Kiss For the Whole World remains eminently-listenable low-calorie fun despite its intermittent slip ups.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. reutron5000
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Great album, combines all the best elements of their previous work with awesome breakdowns and riffs.
  2. Jerem13
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    An album that kicks off with a blast, and that maintains this energy and positivity all along the 12 tracks with some cool electronicsAn album that kicks off with a blast, and that maintains this energy and positivity all along the 12 tracks with some cool electronics elements here and there, raspy screams from Rou, fast-paced drumming and always some great hooks, low tuned guitars and some breathers between the banger (Dead Wood, Giant Pacific Octopus Swirling off into infinity...)
    Overall, a great experience, with lots of positivity and energy.    … Expand
  4. Twoak
    May 6, 2023
    9
    A KISS FOR THE WHOLE WORLD has really good energy, Shikari combined all music styles which they done to this date. They just can not make badA KISS FOR THE WHOLE WORLD has really good energy, Shikari combined all music styles which they done to this date. They just can not make bad album, every release has its own meaning and mood that catch listeners. Really powerful and positive album from start to finish. They've done it again!… Expand
  5. sleepingsuns
    May 12, 2023
    9
    Fun album just lacking that cutting edge for me. Maybe one that grows with more listens!

    Edit: Have had a few more listens, this has    Fun album just lacking that cutting edge for me. Maybe one that grows with more listens!

    Edit: Have had a few more listens, this has definitely grown.    … Expand
  6. XRLFiend
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    Nearly perfect, only thing I would say is it's slightly short - one or two more tracks and it would be a 10
  7. big_mac
    Apr 24, 2023
    8
    As Rou himself put it, an explosion of positivity. Some of Shikari's strongest and most memorable choruses, their core sound and uniqueAs Rou himself put it, an explosion of positivity. Some of Shikari's strongest and most memorable choruses, their core sound and unique genre-blending is maintained with moments of bliss, frantic chaos, beauty and joy. Fantastic record to add to their arsenal that will sound incredible live… Expand
  8. leogarcia132002
    May 18, 2023
    3
    Monotono, aburrido, en el limbo de ser un álbum indie, personalmente no me gusta.

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