Diamond Hoo Ha
by Supergrass
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Hot Press
    60
    You get the feeling that, in the long run, Diamond Hoo Ha is destined to be remembered as one of the lesser works in their canon.
  2. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    Their sixth collection is broad, bouncy and almost entirely forgettable.
  3. Mojo
    60
    This muscular, everyman rock could have been produced at any time in the past 35 years, but has charm and character nevertheess. [Apr 2008, p.104]
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  5. Spin
    60
    Thanks to Supergrass' long-standing dedication to the well-placed smirk, they never succumb to sappiness. [Apr 2008, p.100]
  6. Dot Music
    60
    This isn't a bad record, it's just a laboured and peculiarly joyless one, all those things that Supergrass were once the opposite of.
  7. musicOMH.com
    60
    There are certainly highlights but not enough good songs to give the album a big impact overall.
  8. Drowned In Sound
    60
    Briskly performed, smartly assembled and largely unmemorable, Diamond Hoo Ha is a lot like half-asleep sex; you’re vaguely aware this is supposed to be fun, but you keep drifting off, and you might have to ask the person sitting next to you if it actually took place come the morning.
  9. Q Magazine
    60
    Once again, then, it's a case of could do better. [Apr 2008, p.115]
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  10. Prefix Magazine
    60
    Diamond Hoo Ha is by no means a return to the band’s glory days, but it at least offers a simple reminder of their talent for writing energetic, hook-laden pop songs.
  11. Tiny Mix Tapes
    40
    This album will please Supergrass-adoring simpletons merely looking for a new album by their favorite band, but to everyone else it should be considered a major disappointment.
  12. Village Voice
    40
    Now Diamond Hoo Ha, find Supergrass mired in a sort of stasis. We always knew the lads were limited to just three chords; with efforts that feel measured, contrived, and dawdling, they finally sound like it.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. AndrewA.
    Jun 12, 2008
    6
    Agree with Leroy and Chris. Road to Rouen was innovating and inspired, this is just a step back. It's not badly done though, but Agree with Leroy and Chris. Road to Rouen was innovating and inspired, this is just a step back. It's not badly done though, but Supergrass has done it better in the past.… Full Review »
  2. ThomaB.
    May 1, 2008
    7
    Awesome, although there are many songs I do not like.
  3. MichaelS.
    May 1, 2008
    9
    Great album, better than Road to Rouen which I liked too. One tip though - give it more than one listen!
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