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74 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 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: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. PhoebeO
    10
    I adore this album...and this band...this weekend I am seeing them in concert in Philly! I'm so excited!!
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  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 0 users said yes
  3. bzang
    1
    awful awful awful awful. doesn't sound like steely dan or any other lazy touchstone reference. it sounds like something that should be playing in an episode of 'friends.' think twice, please.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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