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48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics What's this?

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third album from the UK group was self-produced by the band.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Hot Press
    70
    Athlete's third effort Beyond The Neighbourhood goes some way to restoring their initial well-deserved kudos.
  2. Dot Music
    60
    The self-produced Beyond The Neighbourhood balances its meat and veg indie with enough electronic textures and hip hop beats to (sort of) catch the ear.
  3. Pitchfork
    28
    Beyond the Neighbourhood is the sonic equivalent of a beautiful coffin.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GarryK.
    10
    Throughly enjoyed this album as all the songs are very down-to-earth and catchy. I was very disappointed when looking at the critics remarks as I firmly believe it is there best album out.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AkdoS.
    9
    Overall a great record. There are not immediate hit-singles or radio-friendly crap, but Athlete have managed to craft a very interesting and unpretentious collection of songs.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Daves
    9
    Strange...i read really good reviews for this in the observer, mojo and time out. Why are these not included? great album.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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