Clutching Stems
by The Ladybug Transistor
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2011
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. No Ripcord
    Jul 19, 2011
    60
    Clutching Stems doesn't hit the highs some of the band's albums have, but it features some added-in coherency that quite helps the album along.
  2. PopMatters
    Jul 6, 2011
    60
    All in all, this is a record that anyone could have made 50 years ago, which is unfortunate because the Ladybug Transistor could and should have burrowed under the skin to say something breathless and remarkable about what it is like to lose a piece of yourself, and how to regroup in the process.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Jul 28, 2011
    50
    If you love the bands The Ladybug Transistor love it's worth a listen, but this won't be the album to propel them forwards.
  5. Dusted Magazine
    Jun 15, 2011
    50
    Despite its lackluster production and a dearth of strong songs, Clutching Stems isn't quite a bust. Olson still turns in some strong tracks, which are not coincidentally the ones that sound like they would have been most at home on earlier albums.

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  1. timtimtim
    Aug 29, 2011
    9
    Not as good as some of their earlier albums, but it is a nice concise album. If you've enjoyed their last releases, you'd probably enjoy this.Not as good as some of their earlier albums, but it is a nice concise album. If you've enjoyed their last releases, you'd probably enjoy this. While I prefer the music from the Argyle Heir era, Gary's vocals sounds great on this!… Full Review »
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