Dark Days/Light Years
by Super Furry Animals
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38

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  1. MrK
    Jul 20, 2009
    8
    DDLY is not classic SFA perhaps, but it is still better than 95% of other band's best. Crazy Naked Girls sounds more than a little self indulgent (but live it is electrifying!), and Mt & Inconvenience are somewhat humdrum, but after that so-so start DDLY really starts to fly. Trams is great, Cardiff In the Sun is bliss, White Socks is just a great, great song, and Pric ends things DDLY is not classic SFA perhaps, but it is still better than 95% of other band's best. Crazy Naked Girls sounds more than a little self indulgent (but live it is electrifying!), and Mt & Inconvenience are somewhat humdrum, but after that so-so start DDLY really starts to fly. Trams is great, Cardiff In the Sun is bliss, White Socks is just a great, great song, and Pric ends things with a monster groove. Nice one lads.… Expand
  2. MarkS
    Jun 21, 2009
    8
    Nine albums into their crazy, neo-psychadelic, rock
  3. AliG
    Jun 16, 2009
    5
    I wanted to grade this lower, but it's not completely without merit. I agree with Miro M, however, in that this is the worst thing they've ever done. I hope they are someday able to once again scale the heights of Rings and Phantom Power, but I'm no longer holding my breath.
  4. sdl1986sdl1986
    Jun 6, 2009
    10
    Infinitely replayable and becoming my favorite SFA album ever. These guys have been on the longest winning streak of any band I know. Peerless.
  5. ChrisB
    May 17, 2009
    0
    This album is an abortion.
  6. GanJ
    May 17, 2009
    6
    Dan's right, it's not the most inspired sounding record despite the critics' praise. The opening clunker: Crazy Naked Girls augers a lukewarm expedition at best. There's really not much here to my ears that stands out as vital or relevant.
  7. NamT
    May 12, 2009
    3
    The album from beginning to end piques interest at too much of an infrequent interim. The record is deliberately obtuse and puerile. Hey Venus was whimsical enough and naturally so. This is a very cynical, insulting record made by a band taken to mocking those who were silly enought to pick the thing up. Dark Days Light Years serves to mock those who afford it praise. The Emporers New The album from beginning to end piques interest at too much of an infrequent interim. The record is deliberately obtuse and puerile. Hey Venus was whimsical enough and naturally so. This is a very cynical, insulting record made by a band taken to mocking those who were silly enought to pick the thing up. Dark Days Light Years serves to mock those who afford it praise. The Emporers New Clothes anyone?… Expand
  8. DanG
    May 12, 2009
    4
    Well I don't know - maybe it's just me, but I can't get on with this album. Some good songs for sure but a lot of dross too. What a way to open the album with 'Crazy naked girls' It's dire! Tuneless, repetitive nonsense. Sad really because SFA are an amazing and quirky outfit, but sometimes their quality control leaves a little bit to be desired. Shame.
  9. MikeL
    Apr 28, 2009
    9
    Different again. They will never fail to sound original with each release. Cant wait to see 'The Very Best Of Neil Diamond' live!!!
  10. CiroM
    Apr 26, 2009
    6
    Maybe their worst record yet.
  11. MattA
    Apr 23, 2009
    9
    This is a Super Fun album. I literally broke out into a smile during certain tracks... which isn't easy. These are some creative guys, with catchy hooks. I've never purchased a full SFA's CD before this one, but i'm glad i did. I completely recommend to people who have an open mind for some interesting and quirky music.
  12. matta
    Apr 23, 2009
    8
    Ok, so anything these guys do will at least be good. But this is not as revelatory as the critics and users saying. Definitely better than Love Kraft, but not an improvement over Hey Venus! (which was criminally underrated) like everyone is saying. Still, none of those hold a torch to Rings and Phantom.
  13. Ronaldo
    Apr 22, 2009
    9
    Best record since Rings....Just amazing!They keep doing what they know and for sure will be one of the best albuns this year.
  14. TomJ
    Apr 22, 2009
    8
    At first I wasn't so sure about this album. Of course every SFA fan has been very excited about a new release by them, and so I have been. It's always great to hear some new stuff from one of the best indie/rock bands of the last 2 decades. Now back to the album. Like I said before, it took me a few listens to really get into the songs on DD/LY, because their style has changed a At first I wasn't so sure about this album. Of course every SFA fan has been very excited about a new release by them, and so I have been. It's always great to hear some new stuff from one of the best indie/rock bands of the last 2 decades. Now back to the album. Like I said before, it took me a few listens to really get into the songs on DD/LY, because their style has changed a bit. On the other hand I think only SFA could have produced an album like this one. pop elements mixed with grunchy guitar riffs, electronic beats and instruments and disco-esque rythyms mixed into a whole. Those experiments made it that it took me two or three listens before I could really appreciate the album. Thankfully I could eventually. Dig this album people, it has been really worth the wait!… Expand
  15. paolo
    Apr 21, 2009
    10
    They never fails to deliver. Amazing album!

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#26 Best Album of 2009

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. musicOMH.com
    80
    It is a pleasure to report that the latest SFA opus is a joy from start to finish.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    So, business as usual then; SFA have made another enormously enjoyable record, but one that is unlikely to ‘do an Elbow’ and suddenly make them a serious mainstream proposition again.
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  3. The Guardian
    80
    Dark Days/Light Years is their finest collection since 2003's "Phantom Power," a purple patch perhaps inspired by the band members' dalliances in various solo projects.
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