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74 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the second album for the French synth-rock outfit, who attracted some international acclaim with their 2000 debut 'United.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Filter
    84
    Despite the '80s tag and influences worn plainly on sleeves, Phoenix always come across strangely earnest and never cheesy. [#11, p.98]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    As airbrushed as an Athena poster, 'Alphabetical' is nonetheless an emotional experience. [19 Jun 2004, p.57]
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  3. All Music Guide
    60
    Perhaps they should stick to singles.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. PhoebeO
    10
    I adore this album...and this band...this weekend I am seeing them in concert in Philly! I'm so excited!!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. LawrenceP
    5
    5 good songs = 5. Their first LP is much better. Some of the songs on this LP seem to drag, and that's never a good thing.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. andrewe
    0
    this is absolutely horrendous music, the least challenging thing ive heard in years. if you like maroon 5 then youll love this crap.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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