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80 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    Fantastic.
  2. Dot Music
    80
    Indisputably one of the best projects Gruff Rhys has ever been involved with.
  3. NOW Magazine
    40
    Ultimately, Candylion is more annoying than entertaining.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. DavidL
    8
    "The Court of King Arthur" is the best song SFA never recorded.
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  2. andesL
    8
    Very charming and consistent. Better than the last Furries album. Nothing here will blow your head (not even the 12 minute monster at the end) but there is some fine songwriting.… Expand
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  3. StephenU
    8
    A great album that holds up very well. If this were the product of a new artist with no SFA ties I would be very excited about his future. SFA's recent milquetoast offerings pale in comparison to this and the single from the upcoming SFA lp, "Show Your Hand" is NOT a harbinger of a return to form by the Furries. Perhaps Gruff needs to go solo permanently.… Expand
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