Chops
by Euros Childs
  • Record Label: Wichita
  • Release Date: Oct 24, 2006
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Dot Music
    80
    It's not the best thing he's ever done, but it's up there with it.
  2. Mojo
    80
    An experimental, sensual collection of songs harking back to the days of the first Gorky's EPs. [Mar 2006, p.104]
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  3. Under The Radar
    80
    An album of varied pop beauty, both jubilant and affecting. [#16, p.96]
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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. DermotR
    Feb 19, 2007
    9
    Up there with the best albums of last year without doubt. Admittedly it's a tough first listen or so but I'm glad I persevered. I Up there with the best albums of last year without doubt. Admittedly it's a tough first listen or so but I'm glad I persevered. I don't think it's bare at all as mentioned by other reviews. The opposite infact: Donkey Island, Costa Rita, Mewn Hi Socasau, Circus time, Surf Rage, Country Girl.... the only weak one id that Slip slip away which is a typical Euros moment of madness really. My brother didn't like this album at the start either but has really gotten in to it recently. Look beneath the madness and see that the melodies and general simplicity are what make it work.… Full Review »
  2. StubertM
    Jan 7, 2007
    8
    Better than you lot make out.
  3. AnthonyJ
    Nov 29, 2006
    4
    Despite a few album worthy tracks, this album has two major flaws, it's short and yet it feels padded with short tracks of pschadelic nonsense.
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