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77 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    [A] near-masterpiece.
  2. Pitchfork
    89
    While Cryptograms presents its own obstacles, it's easily enjoyed as a whole. Memorable melodies and an awkward, charismatic narrator are often peeking from behind the dissonance-laden mists that self-consciously choke them.
  3. Uncut
    60
    Live may well be the best place to encounter them. [Feb 2007, p.73]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. JohnA
    10
    The first time I listened to this CD is was OK. But, I listened to it again and again and again.........so the more I listened the deeper and better the songs became (the sound is hard to define yet it is intricate and deep with the abstract vocals). Then I saw their live show and they put on a PHENOMINAL performance!!! I bought their 2LP and EP at the show and now they are my fav indie group.… Expand
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  2. rachel
    5
    mediocre. this is not a brilliant album, it has a few decent moments, but overall its nothing remarkable. i wonder how big these guys would be if pitchfork didnt hype them up so much.… Expand
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  3. MerakeshH
    1
    I saw Deerhunter in August and it pains me to rate their album so low because their singer is very nice but I hated every second on this disc. Their live show is okay in a disturbing way but don't buy their records.… Expand
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