By-the-Numbers
by The Postmarks
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pitchfork
    74
    By-the-Numbers probably wouldn't have ever been played much on the radio in the past couple of decades, and its mood is more relaxing than fun, but it's a lovely set of covers that sound like they could've been originals
  2. AllMusic
    70
    Apart from a couple fumbles, By-the-Numbers turns out to be a successfully executed concept and a very pleasant listen.
  3. Spin
    70
    Gimmicky yet compelling, the delicate second album by Miami's Postmarks presents 11 numerically titled covers in ascending order, plus Sesame Street's cute 'Pinball Number Count.'
  5. Under The Radar
    70
    Many of the tracks are stamped with a heavy-eyed autumnal charm. [Year End 2008]
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  6. PopMatters
    70
    Not much of a surprise, the atmosphere is mostly the same on By-the-Numbers. Surprisingly, this leads to some revelation.
  7. The A.V. Club
    67
    The group's devotion to the homemade-symphonic bears fruit a few times, most notably with the Bond theme 'You Only Live Twice' and a nicely kitschy instrumental version of The Ventures' 'Slaughter On Tenth Avenue.'

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. DavidH.
    Jan 27, 2009
    9
    Minty fresh and hard edged.
  2. Justin
    Jan 27, 2009
    8
    '11:59' is so urgent...amazing.