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Back Numbers - Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
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76 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. NOW Magazine
    100
    Not a dud in the entire meticulous love letter to a da-do-ron-ron era.
  2. The A.V. Club
    83
    Throughout Back Numbers, Wareham and Phillips push small emotions over big.
  3. Uncut
    60
    The key moments are covers. [May 2007, p.104]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. MattD
    10
    As I often do, I disagree with Pitchfork here. The album isn't light - it's a thorough listen that reveals a mystical quality with modern sounding synthesizer meshing with unconventional but haunting harmonies.… Expand
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  2. christopherf
    9
    Subtle and compelling melodies flawlessly played. Britta is also far easier to listen to than Dean. This album melts in your ears, not on the cd rack.… Expand
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  3. GFarry
    0
    Rubbish. Album should burn!
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