Brain Thrust Mastery - We Are Scientists
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64 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 67 Ratings

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  • Summary: The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    Brain Thrust Mastery wouldn't exist without the '80s, but We Are Scientists offer up more than just retro-rock, even when they get as danceable as The Killers.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    Just because Brain Thrust Mastery doesn’t attempt to shoehorn some hamfisted social commentary or poverty-ending rhetoric into its 11 tracks doesn’t make it lightweight indie fluff; far from it–-We Are Scientists are serious about having fun.
  3. Uncut
    60
    In a world of fast thrills, WAS remain admirably opaque. [Apr 2008, p.109]
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  4. Mojo
    60
    We Are Scientists now sound less like a band you might have seen on a bill with Bloc Party. [Apr 2008, p.112]
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  1. NathanG
    9
    Great album, more songs that stand out than the first album. It has a great 80's sound, can't wait to see them play this album live live, thats where WAS really exceed over all other bands.… Expand
  2. DavidA.
    6
    This is an OK effort, but compared to their first album I would sat this is a step backwards. They seem to have switched styles to a more 80's dance rock, from their previous indie sound. I am not a big fan of the change. The album is OK, but I hope I can chalk it up to sophomore slump.… Expand

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