Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. It's the state of the great man himself that's truly depressing. If the slurring on 'Murder' (pronounced muurrrerrr) is an attempt to sound like a stroke victim, it's worryingly convincing.
  2. Q Magazine
    20
    Most disappointing of all... is the drab nature of Ryder's contribution: slurred, incoherent, and largely based around drug stories and lots of swearing. [Aug 2003, p.103]
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. DaveF
    Mar 2, 2007
    10
    Bang on, what Pat J said in fairness, goes from piss funny to serious in the blink of an eye. The last tune, in 1987 is one of the best told Bang on, what Pat J said in fairness, goes from piss funny to serious in the blink of an eye. The last tune, in 1987 is one of the best told stories ive heard in years if you get it. Full Review »
  2. ravethenineties
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    Still going strong. Shaun Ryder delivers another hour of fun. Got me thinking of the good old days. Thanks man. Rave on!
  3. simono
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    One of his best ever songs.No doubt