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Mississauga Goddam
EMAILPRINTby The Hidden Cameras

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 17 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 3 votes
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Album Info
Label: Rough Trade / Sanctuary
Release Date: 12 October 2004
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Indie, Rock
Summary
This is the sophomore LP (third, if you count their debut demo collection) for the Toronto band led by Joel Gibb.
Also By This Artist: Awoo Origin: Orphan The Smell Of Our Own
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site Rough Trade
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Spin
Only later do you realize the cotton candy you've been enjoying is wrapped around a dildo. [Nov 2004, p.118]
The Guardian
While The Smell of Our Own sounded joyful even when wiping pee out of its eyes, there is a note of anger throughout Mississauga Goddam.
Read Full Review >Mojo
Gibb's voice--not to mention his lyrical outlook--is endearingly astringent. [Aug 2004, p.98]
Under The Radar
Perverted or not, the lyrics are hardly noticeable when used in such a beautiful melodic context. [#8, p.110]
Entertainment Weekly
Portrays a conflicted inner life of sexuality and spirituality that would make Mel Gibson cringe. [24 Dec 2004, p.66]
New Musical Express
It's frustrating, because when they quit mucking about, The Hidden Cameras have the power to produce songs that tickle your heart. [10 Jul 2004, p.49]
PopMatters
The clever hyper-sexuality of his lyrics mixed with the fife and glockenspiel of his glad rag arrangements makes for a fey giddiness that's altogether too rare these days.
Read Full Review >All Music Guide
There's a newfound sense of poignancy that overrides much of Mississauga's patchwork nihilism.
Read Full Review >Splendid
Even though Mississauga Goddamn isn't completely without flaw -- some of Gibb's lyrical and compositional choices are pretty obvious, for one thing -- it allows you, for a little while, at least, to escape from the everyday world.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club)
With Gibbs' nasal, cabaret-ready vocals drifting unobtrusively through the warm instrumental soup, most listeners could hum along happily without realizing that they're enjoying a song that celebrates soiled underwear.
Read Full Review >cokemachineglow
To revise a debut with only a slightly more effective result is nevertheless disappointing for all of their fans awaiting an album as moving as their live show.
Read Full Review >Uncut
Occasionally, the sunniness and repetition of the songs can be exhausting, despite the provocative semiotic games Gibb is playing. [Aug 2004, p.100]
Pitchfork
Despite the strength of "Music Is My Boyfriend" and lush single "The Fear Is On", I continually find myself humming songs from the debut instead.
Read Full Review >Alternative Press
The songs last twice as long as they should. [Dec 2004, p.152]
Q Magazine
Gibb's style is frustratingly monotonic. [Sep 2004, p.119]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Rudiger S gave it a10:
It's very good.
Joe H gave it a10:
I'm surprised by the low critic scores. It took me a while to get this album, but after playing a few tracks on my radio show I wanted it. I can't compare it to their debut album, as I have not heard it, but this album is pop bliss. I smile and sing when I play this CD. I would not allow myself to write something so cheesy for any other band that I like right now. I believe in the good of the Hiddren Cameras.
suso l gave it a 9:
fantástico!! un disco lleno de hits... y de buen rollo!!
