Axes
by Electrelane
  • Record Label: Too Pure
  • Release Date: May 10, 2005
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Prefix Magazine
    60
    Axes... has three distinct sections. The first is quite inspired, the second is mostly interminable, and the third is just inventive enough to rescue the whole venture.
  2. Playlouder
    40
    While there's some fresh experimenting and choral loveliness, it sounds formulaic and tired by Electrelane's standards.
  3. Uncut
    40
    Amounts to a consolidation rather than a progression. [Jun 2005, p.97]
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  5. Q Magazine
    40
    There's little here that lingers. [Jun 2005, p.111]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Josie-AnneH
    Dec 13, 2005
    10
    You won't be able to listen to anything else for months!
  2. thomasc
    Jul 29, 2005
    8
    possibly their best album - exceptional post-punk
  3. RayD
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    After Electrelane's last record, I can see how someone might be initially disappointed in Axes. This is an album of moments rather than After Electrelane's last record, I can see how someone might be initially disappointed in Axes. This is an album of moments rather than songs - a good chunk of the songs are instrumental - and as such it isn't going to appeal to a casual listener. But those that give it time and let it sink in will find that it not only tops most of The Power Out, it could go head to head with the best music released this year. I can't explain the lukewarm critical reception of this record, except that maybe Electrelane is a band that will be remembered by history, if not appreciated in their time.… Full Review »
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