Detrola
by His Name Is Alive
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PopMatters
    60
    The biggest problem with the record is how often His Name Is Alive scrap[e] the bottom of this gentle pop vibe, diminishing the early efforts by continuously revisiting the same ground.
  2. Magnet
    60
    Detrola, while still unpredictable, manages a certain unity. [#71, p.99]
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  3. Mojo
    60
    There are some great moments. [Nov 2006, p.101]
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  5. Prefix Magazine
    40
    A disappointingly amateurish performance.
  6. Uncut
    40
    A turbid affiar. [Nov 2006, p.114]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. JonathanA
    Apr 16, 2007
    9
    This is my favorite '06 album. It's fresh, intriguing, moving, brilliant - yes, the best work Defever's ever done. I love the This is my favorite '06 album. It's fresh, intriguing, moving, brilliant - yes, the best work Defever's ever done. I love the imagery of the lyrics and the intimate production and the gripping indie/funk/jazz style. I have owned it from near its release early last year, and it is still as interesting as when I listened to it the very first time. Wonderful.… Full Review »
  2. ChrisT
    Jun 11, 2006
    9
    amazing sound + not a bad song + like nothing i've heard of late + the fact that I saw them last night = i am in love with this album amazing sound + not a bad song + like nothing i've heard of late + the fact that I saw them last night = i am in love with this album right now. brilliant compositions and moods.… Full Review »
  3. attaboy
    Mar 27, 2006
    8
    I wasn't expecting too much (due mainly to the impotent music that has typofied Seattle of late), but these dudes really have their I wasn't expecting too much (due mainly to the impotent music that has typofied Seattle of late), but these dudes really have their finger on the sound they want. The press reviews can tell you about the bands who inspired Band of Horses, and from this layman's point of view, it really works.… Full Review »
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