Astronomy For Dogs - The Aliens
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73 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. musicOMH.com
    100
    One of the freshest, funkiest, tragic and joyous albums in recent times.
  2. Mojo
    80
    This is a shape-shifting beast, its classic pop sensibilities leavened with occasional samples or stretched into epic, groove-based jams. [Apr 2007, p.96]
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  3. Dot Music
    80
    What is certain is "Astronomy For Dogs" is a magic-dusted delight and that Anderson is a wizard and a true star.
  4. Tiny Mix Tapes
    60
    If nothing else, Astronomy For Dogs should be heralded as a step in the right direction after six long years of wandering.

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. M.GM.G
    10
    If you can, next time you see your mum, hug her for giving birth to you. Make sure you have heard this record first and you won't be able to stop yourself. Still I dream of it Of that happy day When I can say I've fallen in love And it haunts me so Like a dream that's Somehow linked to all the stars above… Expand
  2. ToddC
    10
    Brilliant. Best of 2007!!!
  3. JacksonG
    8
    It got kind of annoying and repititive on the first listen, but after each following listen I've come to enjoy it more. Give it some time.
  4. mikes.
    6
    an average release, nothing special. May bring back some good ol memories of beta band, but it lacks good songwriting and lacks the witty humor of the former lead singer of beta band. Feels like a dumbed down version of beta band.… Expand

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