Amber
by Clearlake
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jan 24, 2006
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PopMatters
    60
    Even if the music misses the mark on occasion, Pegg’s lyrics remain strong.
  2. The Guardian
    60
    Clearlake sound like Chris Martin fronting the Teardrop Explodes - both deadpan and victorious.
  3. Blender
    60
    The band occasionally lapse into easy irony and cheap spite. [Mar 2006, p.110]
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  5. Stylus Magazine
    50
    Clearlake are clearly talented and still capable of making a groundswelling record. Amber, however, is not only not it, but it’s reason to wonder if they’ve lost their own sense of identity in an effort to sell records to pint-swilling British punters.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    Dithers between drone rock and harmonica-driven indie-strut. [14 Jan 2006, p.33]
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  7. Uncut
    40
    Their third album sees them toughening up some, with much of their whimsical dreaminess tramped underfoot in their seeming desire to become a more conventional, NME-friendly, rock band. [Feb 2006, p.81]
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Matt
    Feb 24, 2006
    8
    Their best collection of songs. Would've given it 9 out of 10 but the qulaity of the sound engineering is not as good as it Their best collection of songs. Would've given it 9 out of 10 but the qulaity of the sound engineering is not as good as it should've been. If Electric Soft Parade can do it in their bedroom, bloody Jim Abbiss should be able to!… Full Review »
  2. ThomasC
    Feb 18, 2006
    9
    Music for me is heavily based on the album itself. For me this is one of those albums that stands out on its toes and points its wicked Music for me is heavily based on the album itself. For me this is one of those albums that stands out on its toes and points its wicked little fingers out at you... hearing Clearlake's Amber for me was like discovering Modest Mouse for the first time. A secret treasure....waiting to be stumbled upon. A must have for my collection!… Full Review »
  3. jamesl
    Feb 6, 2006
    9
    Clearlake has released the first great album of 2006.
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