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Mixed or average reviews- based on 72 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the the British indie rock band led by by Alex Rice was produced by Burke Reid.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 4, 2020
    95
    Combining the spirit of Britpop with the attitude of modern day post punk, tracks like “Going Soft” , “Here It Comes Again” and the familiar cries of “Camel Crew” and “Kutcher”, swell, expand and know just when to pull the pin into an eruption of chaos.
  2. No Ripcord
    Jun 4, 2020
    80
    Sports Team does have the tunes to match their swagger, and having a sense of humor certainly doesn't hurt.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 4, 2020
    80
    These 12 tracks are a furious, funny flag in the ground from a band who make absolutely no bones about who they are.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 22, 2020
    80
    Pleasingly, their debut album suggests there’s enough musical substance to back up their fighting talk.
  5. AllMusic
    Jun 25, 2020
    80
    The album's length is just about right, going by in an efficient 36 minutes but feeling satisfying at the end, and while fans are bound to pick favorites, there's not a real dud in the bunch.
  6. Paste Magazine
    Jun 16, 2020
    77
    These songs feel immediately familiar and timeless—you could have sworn you heard these melodies on so-and-so’s album from 15 or 25 years ago, but it never feels contrived despite obvious comparisons throughout.
  7. Clash Music
    Jun 4, 2020
    50
    It’s a fairly middle-of-the-road indie record. It could do with a little more depth, a little more humanity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 15 out of 32
  1. Samanthaemiliee
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    One of the most refreshing indie albums in a long time. It dutifully captures a punk/post-punk sound and choses subject matter that is notOne of the most refreshing indie albums in a long time. It dutifully captures a punk/post-punk sound and choses subject matter that is not only quintessentially British adds a label of humour to the album. A perfect debut… Expand
  2. Caulfields
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Some people out here have given them bad reviews due to them "shading" their artist. I think in this scenario we should just focus on music,Some people out here have given them bad reviews due to them "shading" their artist. I think in this scenario we should just focus on music, not the drama or charts. The album was cool, fresh and really indie. Everyone should give it a try, I personally liked it. Great job!

    And no, it wasn't shade, it was an obvious joke. I doubt they hate her or she hates them.    … Expand
  4. Andymaths147
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    It's interesting to see all the 0 ratings from people who clearly have little or no understanding of the art of songwriting. Make no mistake,It's interesting to see all the 0 ratings from people who clearly have little or no understanding of the art of songwriting. Make no mistake, the others (with no hidden agenda) have all rated this album as a 10, and this means something. Even if the album polarises opinion in such a way, those who have been around long enough to see Q magazine give the first Stone Roses album 3 stars, will know how good this is. A truly energising album littered with great tunes and clever lyrics. Certainly the best 'indie' record so far this year. Does it rekindle the spirit of Britpop, yes it does, but that's not exactly a bad thing, at a time when we all need something to be happy about! I only review albums that I think are genuinely noteworthy and this certainly is.… Expand
  5. YujaNiko
    Jun 14, 2020
    4
    I'm not sure what drama there is going on but this album definitely doesnt deserve a 10 or a 0. I wish we could keep drama or politics away.I'm not sure what drama there is going on but this album definitely doesnt deserve a 10 or a 0. I wish we could keep drama or politics away. With that said, I heavily prefer their earlier work. I dont really know what they tried to do with this. its not the worst album Ive heard, but thats a low bar to clear. If I want indie rock I think Ill just stick to the greats, heck, even Florence and the Machine have great indie rock in comparison. Hope ST does better in the future.… Expand
  6. Supertoots
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I sat down, put my head phones on, listened to the album in full.. I’m not quite sure how to put it, but it definitly was not nice on my ears.I sat down, put my head phones on, listened to the album in full.. I’m not quite sure how to put it, but it definitly was not nice on my ears. Maybe because I’m not British but either way that is going to be the only time I ever listened to it. Sadly not worth a 2nd listen.… Expand
  7. MertKapt
    Jun 13, 2020
    0
    One of the worst albums I've ever heard. I'm happy that they didn't go number one.
  8. gabriellopes
    Jun 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very mediocre, to say the least. Also, they need to be humble and stop shading other artists for chart success.… Expand

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