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. Lost At Sea
    85
    Spellbinding and eclectic with the ability to be both eerie and gentle, Detrola is the best of the best of what His Name Is Alive has to offer.
  2. Pitchfork
    84
    It's probably the best thing Defever's ever done.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    Detrola is slightly more subdued than some of His Name Is Alive's previous albums, but it's still a reminder of how much their beautiful, strange, oddly moving music has been missed.
  5. NOW Magazine
    80
    An exciting and often unexpected listen.
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    A can't-miss effort.
  7. Urb
    80
    Pure pop strangeness, thankfully, getting even stranger. [Mar 2006, p.113]
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  8. Under The Radar
    80
    At 38 minutes, the album never lets up, never bores and constantly introduces new and interesting sounds to tantalize your brain. [#13, p.92]
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  9. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    There's an impressive array of styles here, though you're left with one singular impression: deep loneliness. [17 Feb 2006, p.79]
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  10. Dusted Magazine
    70
    Defever can still write great, melancholic pop songs.
  11. Alternative Press
    70
    It's sometimes an odd fit, but the friction sparked from these mismatched traits lends Detrola an eccentric charm. [Apr 2006, p.222]
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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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