D
by White Denim
  • Record Label: Downtown
  • Release Date: May 23, 2011
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. CMJ
    Jun 2, 2011
    60
    While D is undoubtedly a grower, it's unfortunate that White Denim's experimental tendencies don't always lend themselves equally well to good songs.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 10, 2011
    60
    Overall, D is a measured if occasionally overcooked beast that proves difficult to digest as a whole.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 10, 2011
    60
    The confidence of this Texan trio's last effort (2009's Fits) is lacking on their first major-label release.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Ricko
    Sep 2, 2018
    7
    A very consistent album - almost every one of the 10 tracks are as good as each other so as an album it really slips together nicely. I enjoyA very consistent album - almost every one of the 10 tracks are as good as each other so as an album it really slips together nicely. I enjoy listening to it but there are no real standout tracks on it for me which, despite it being seriously good only gets a 7 from me. Another slight quibble is that alot of the songs sound identical - thematically this works in favour of the album but for me as a listener it resulted in the album sounding like it was coasting along. I know the band have a certain style and they carry it off well but at times some of the tracks are indistinguishable.… Full Review »
  2. j30
    Mar 22, 2012
    6
    Listening to D by White Denim is both captivating and infuriating. There are songs that sound great and gives you hope what to expect in theListening to D by White Denim is both captivating and infuriating. There are songs that sound great and gives you hope what to expect in the future, but then there are songs that try too hard reach a wide audience. Ultimately the White Denim fanatic you want to be is tamed by some D's repressed tunes.… Full Review »
  3. mvatcher35
    Sep 6, 2011
    7
    Ten really good, really well-performed psych-country-jazz-prog-garage rock songs with little to no cohesion among them, almost as if the bandTen really good, really well-performed psych-country-jazz-prog-garage rock songs with little to no cohesion among them, almost as if the band just presented their record company with a slew of songs & said, "Here, pick your favorites."… Full Review »
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