Dirty Words
by The Departure
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Dot Music
    60
    There's little in The Departure to justify the trip.
  2. Uncut
    60
    It's an awkward, not entirely likeable mix. [Jul 2005, p.106]
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  3. Q Magazine
    60
    While the icy Joy Division guitar chords and singer Davide Jones's faux-cockney delivery never sound entirely natural, their energy is compulsive. [Jul 2005, p.113]
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  5. Mojo
    40
    They lack a style or personality of their own. [Jul 2005, p.106]
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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. SteveH
    Sep 5, 2005
    8
    a little gem this one. yes its heavily reliant on the past, but lets face it, oasis vs beetles anyone?? Give this a go, its well worth your while :)
  2. thomasc
    Jul 29, 2005
    7
    not bad at all.....if you like early U2, the chameleons, and bauhaus pick it up - you could do worse
  3. DistantFrank
    Jul 20, 2005
    8
    a smashing, infectious debut!
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