Breaking Up
by The Research
  • Record Label: At Large
  • Release Date: Feb 27, 2006
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    But just before sheen threatens to turn to smarm, The Research acknowledge twee works best when a dark side lurks just beneath the surface.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Their break-up songs are built around a dynamic of sweet boy-girl harmonies and bursts of swearing. [Mar 2006, p.109]
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  3. The Guardian
    60
    Unapologetically twee.
  5. Stylus Magazine
    42
    [Their] debut, a scrappy collection of twee garage-pop, isn’t bad. It is half-bad, though. Which isn’t to say that every song isn’t good—they’re just fine, the emphasis on ambivalence.
  6. Uncut
    40
    Whether you love or hate The Research will depend upon your tolerance for cheap keyboards. [Mar 2006, p.103]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
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  1. Adrian
    Mar 26, 2006
    8
    musicOMH got it about right - personally, i like the fact it's twee and trashy, but it's not for everyone. Go see them live instead musicOMH got it about right - personally, i like the fact it's twee and trashy, but it's not for everyone. Go see them live instead - they rock!… Full Review »
  2. Nick
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    what an outrage! this is a fun album to listen to! i'm the one to hate twee but this caught my eye and I like it much. review sites what an outrage! this is a fun album to listen to! i'm the one to hate twee but this caught my eye and I like it much. review sites can't be trusted… Full Review »