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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the British indie pop band was produced by Rich Turvey and The Coral's James Skelly.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 3, 2016
    80
    Ultimately, Blossoms leap from their chart-bound Trojan horse as modernist rock heroes.
  2. Mojo
    Aug 3, 2016
    80
    They impress with a neo-Romanticism rather than basic rabble-rousing. [Sep 2016, p.99]
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  3. Clash Music
    Aug 19, 2016
    80
    Blossoms have produced an album of perfectly structured songs accompanied by strong lyrics that tell many tales to the large cult they seem to have already acquired.
  4. Uncut
    Aug 5, 2016
    70
    For the most part [Blossoms] Don't disappoint. [Sep 2016, p.69]
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  5. The Telegraph (UK)
    Aug 11, 2016
    60
    There’s plenty to applaud on a promising debut, but, as yet, not enough to believe in.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 8, 2016
    60
    There’s a decent amount of groove and swagger here too, not least in the low-slung funk of Smashed Pianos, and singer Tom Ogden’s vocals, are pitched engagingly between the rough-edged croon of Alex Turner and the florid yelp of Brett Anderson.
  7. The Skinny
    Aug 4, 2016
    40
    Blossom's debut record isn't short on marketable material, but its impact could certainly have been enhanced by a more ruthless pruning.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Turbodowg
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    A fantastic album. A mix of upbeat 80's style songs along with some deeply moving and emotionally haunting tracks. Some big sing along anthemsA fantastic album. A mix of upbeat 80's style songs along with some deeply moving and emotionally haunting tracks. Some big sing along anthems and brilliant vocals. My favorite album so far this year. There's not one weak track.… Expand
  2. tomri2
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    Great album, filled with catchy and infectious indie tunes. Well done Blossoms for getting to number one for two weeks and lets hope for anGreat album, filled with catchy and infectious indie tunes. Well done Blossoms for getting to number one for two weeks and lets hope for an equally as good follow up… Expand
  4. asbks123
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    Awesome album with so many hits! Congrats to the guys for getting this album to #1 in the British charts, silencing the haters. Well deservedAwesome album with so many hits! Congrats to the guys for getting this album to #1 in the British charts, silencing the haters. Well deserved :) They are the new big thing in indie!… Expand
  5. kadoka
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    An eclectic mix of 80's, 90's and 00's indie rock. It shouldn't sound fresh but somehow it does. This is a band that knows how to make catchyAn eclectic mix of 80's, 90's and 00's indie rock. It shouldn't sound fresh but somehow it does. This is a band that knows how to make catchy tunes. Must have given this 100+ listens already (I have it on loop on Spotify) I am already looking forward to a second.… Expand
  6. MancIndie
    Aug 18, 2016
    2
    Blossoms made the common conscience decision to abandon anything that would keep them from Radio 1. So this means you aren't going to findBlossoms made the common conscience decision to abandon anything that would keep them from Radio 1. So this means you aren't going to find anything in this record that any sane person would deem as important. It's a middle of the road pop record with regurgitated melodies and maudlin choruses about "not being alone, tonight" blah blah . The frustration felt by some is because if you are going to polish yourself up as a NME boy band you can't pretend you are 'indie' or that you put out something special. The sooner Blossoms realise they can't have both the sooner they will start sleeping more soundly. Expect these guys to sell a bunch of records in the next few years and then be confronted with the reality that no one takes them seriously.… Expand

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