A Thing Called Divine Fits
by Divine Fits
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2012
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Q Magazine
    Sep 6, 2012
    60
    There's nothing that reeks of genius here, but there's enough to be getting on with. [Oct 2012, p.97]
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  2. CMJ
    Aug 28, 2012
    60
    If the album has a significant weakness, it's that despite the impressive attention to detail and the impeccable production work, the record can't quite shake that side-project feeling.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Aug 28, 2012
    60
    It's hard to shake the notion that the songs are leftovers from the songwriters' other bands.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Aug 28, 2012
    50
    As a set of songs, though, Divine Fits' debut feels pretty process-oriented, more workbook than showpiece.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Frooz
    Aug 28, 2012
    8
    Well-produced, cathartic, and jam-packed with tight, catchy hooks, 'A Thing Called Divine Fits' is a real winner that feels like Spoon if itWell-produced, cathartic, and jam-packed with tight, catchy hooks, 'A Thing Called Divine Fits' is a real winner that feels like Spoon if it were a dance band in the 80's. In a good way.… Full Review »
  2. BarkingPumpkin
    Nov 10, 2012
    9
    This is an excellent release! Favorite tracks: The Salton Sea and Like Ice Cream. All the tracks reward repeat listening. It definitelyThis is an excellent release! Favorite tracks: The Salton Sea and Like Ice Cream. All the tracks reward repeat listening. It definitely feels like a Spoon release.… Full Review »
  3. AV_critic
    Sep 1, 2012
    9
    Electric, cool and buzzworthy. Divine Fits isn't just a supergroup band, it's an attempt to revive alternative rock and of course, they'reElectric, cool and buzzworthy. Divine Fits isn't just a supergroup band, it's an attempt to revive alternative rock and of course, they're going on the right direction.… Full Review »
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