And Then Boom
by Iglu & Hartly
  • Record Label: Mercury
  • Release Date: Sep 22, 2008
Metascore
42

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    This kitchen-sink hybrid works remarkably well. [Nov 2008, p.117]
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  2. The Guardian
    60
    Their debut is crisp electro-rock with a big hook in every tune, and lyrics that present them as a bunch of civic-minded young fellows.
  3. musicOMH.com
    40
    They sound nice, look nice but you'd be pressed to find any substance.
  5. Observer Music Monthly
    40
    On the one hand, it's riotously good fun; on the other, it's a bit naff.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    20
    And Then Boom is the moment the ironic ’80s electro revival finally manages to jump the shark.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    0
    Iglu & Hartly are collectively giving the nation a wedgy and nobody seems to even care, that is why this is the worst album of the year.

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User Score
4.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 7 out of 12
  1. IsaacA.
    Jan 11, 2009
    10
    Don't so pretentious people - this album is good fun! A guilty pleasure, if you will.
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