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Street Horrrsing

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 19 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 64 votes
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Album Info
Label: ATP
Release Date: 18 March 2008
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Rock, Experimental
Summary
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
Also By This Artist: Tarot Sport
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
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Pitchfork
Sounds and ideas repeat constantly, yet Street Horrrsing never feels redundant.
Read Full Review >Almost Cool
It's not quite straight-up noise, and it's certainly not dance music, but if you like a bit of both, this debut from Fuck Buttons should make you a bit giddy.
Read Full Review >cokemachineglow
It’s just the fucking jam, like some pulsing late-night bliss-out in front of a detuned television set whereupon everyone just sits on the couch exhausted but loving it.
Read Full Review >The Wire
Despite the use of repetition and layering, Street Horrsing's sonic make-up is often unpredictable, which is where their strength stems from. [Apr 2008, p.57]
Village Voice
Street Horrrsing is, to your dad's ears (unless your dad is Lou Reed), a whole lot of noise. But what virtuosic, complicated noise it is.
Read Full Review >Sputnikmusic
Street Horrrsing is an intelligent, singular and original release with few flaws.
Read Full Review >PopMatters
Fuck Buttons have put together an entirely unpredictable journey of sound here, and it masterfully lends itself to the group’s intentions of mixing light and dark.
Read Full Review >Drowned In Sound
Though far from flawless, removed from any brouhaha Street Horrrsing sees Fuck Buttons carve their own niche and not only produce a debut record that will claw at any prejudices over its 40-minute span but show up their drone brethren as too often resiliently stuck in the mud.
Read Full Review >Mojo
Street Horrrsing is a six-track, 50-minute melange of iridescent synths, psychedelic drone, distorted vocals and tribal rhythm, peaking with the deftly layered counter-melodies and blissed -out propulsion of epic single 'Bright Tomorrow.' [Mar 2008, p.113]
musicOMH.com
While Street Horrrsing may never scratch the surface of the mainstream, it is going to make an indelible mark on all those interested in ground-breaking underground music
Read Full Review >Urb
Using familiarity to its advantage, this duo is smart to refine its palette, making even the most migraine-inducing compositions seem like comforting lullabies.
Read Full Review >Uncut
The key is a rhythmic edge--be it tribal drumming or waves of sound--that trip these rainbow drones into full-on euphoria. [Apr 2008, p.94]
Tiny Mix Tapes
Sure, Street Horrrsing doesn’t overtly delineate any new sonic set, but its execution and relative brevity reflect highly on these two venerable artists.
Read Full Review >Dusted Magazine
There are moments, however, when Hung and Power lock into something truly ecstatic, creating passages that more than account for the tremendous amount of pre-release hype that’s been softballed toward these two.
Read Full Review >Under The Radar
Fuck Buttons has widened its scope, both musically and emotionally. [Spring 2008, p.82]
The Onion (A.V. Club)
The album backs up its momentous tone, but builds too few moments.
Read Full Review >Delusions of Adequacy
Street Horrrsing is a solid if still flawed album full of enough cool moments to satisfy anyone who might be interested in checking it out.
Read Full Review >Spin
When they ease back on the overdriven electronic intensity, Street Horrsing works tribal, tracelike wonders. [Apr 2008, p.98]
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 6.5 (out of 10) based on 64 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
fr3055 gave it a10:
This album is simply spectacular, not made for easy ears. Instead, you could try with Tokio Hotel.
Kiko M. gave it an8:
Good album, it really draws you in. Obviously it's not too everybody's taste, you need to like drone and noise. I also see people complain about the screams.. personally I love them.
John F gave it an8:
Certainly feels like teh hatorz have come out en masse..."I like/ have respct for electronic music...dissonance" ... bet they have lots of gay friends too...*grin* Certainly it has its flaws. Sure, bits are a bit cliched. Overall, however, it envelops and immerses - what more could you ask for. I do get the feeling though that this will be a very ploarising release and middle ground will be more of a no-man's land sourced with mines.
Andrew R. gave it a9:
Spectacular. There are plenty of beautiful melodies here, and rather than disappearing behind the noise, they are augmented and amplified by the disorienting contrast. It's funny to see this described as "noise for the wannabe hip" as some of the finest albums in history have been marked by the experimental meeting the accessible halfway.
josh f gave it a9:
Most mind-melding release of 2008
Harry G gave it a5:
Where do we place this album? Noise for the wannabe hip, is about right I think. This will see you through a listening or two but if you want a bit of meat behind the beat, try Plaid or Amon Tobin.
Matt H gave it a10:
This album may take a few listens to sink in (and really should be consumed all in one sitting), but under these conditions is as stirring and gorgeous at turns as it is abrasive and harrowing at others. One of the most inventive records in years.
