All Around
by Oranges Band
  • Record Label: Lookout
  • Release Date: Apr 22, 2003
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Spin
    83
    Always charmingly dour and deathlessly romantic. [Jul 2003, p.110]
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The triple-guitar front splits the difference between New Zealand new-wave sparkle and classic Detroit hard rock, with Virat Shukla dropping some impressive precision-strike leads.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    Comprised of a dozen songs grounded in jangling guitars and edgy vocal stylings, All Around is a unique mix of pop-rock explorations and eclectic musical influences; a welcome respite from the formulaic approach many new bands opt to employ.
  5. Ink 19
    80
    All Around is an up-beat look at all that garage rock can be, reminding the listener why garage rock is supposed to be fun.
  6. AllMusic
    60
    Unfortunately, the Oranges Band can't sustain their head of steam during All Around's second half.
  7. Alternative Press
    60
    All Around doesn't take you anywhere, but it does make where you are a little bit brighter. [Aug 2003, p.105]
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