Astronomy For Dogs
by The Aliens
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Pitchfork
    47
    Good as it is to have these dudes back, their reunion sounds disappointingly anticlimactic.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    50
    Though occasional glimpses of that trademark Beta Band brilliance appear, Astronomy For Dogs fails to act as much more than a reminder to listen to Anderson and company’s former glories.
  3. 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.
  5. Playlouder
    40
    Disappointing, frustrating and exhausting, 'Astronomy For Dogs' finds a band trying too hard to cram too much into one sitting.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. tocadorojo
    May 25, 2013
    5
    This album doesn't have anything special, easy songs, easy music, easy vocals. They are just a band like thousands in the world. Someone canThis album doesn't have anything special, easy songs, easy music, easy vocals. They are just a band like thousands in the world. Someone can explain to me how this album could be ranked with a 10??… Full Review »
  2. Lambo442
    May 23, 2013
    10
    Sick album. So much melody, so much heart. Every track is unique and builds and builds to a crescendo. A very uplifting album actually. One ofSick album. So much melody, so much heart. Every track is unique and builds and builds to a crescendo. A very uplifting album actually. One of my favourites. Beautiful vocal harmonies too. A real passion for music being displayed here.… Full Review »
  3. M.GM.G
    Mar 18, 2008
    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 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… Full Review »
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