Donkey - CSS
  • Band Name: CSS
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Jul 22, 2008
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 76 Ratings

  • Summary: The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 33
  2. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Though such pop gloss ruins many indie acts, it fits CSS as snugly as vocalist Lovefoxx's Lycra stagewear. [Sep 2008, p.162]
  2. 80
    The quintet mostly stays on message, doling out unpretentious poolside jams that recall ESG, Liquid Liquid, and the Human League.
  3. There’s plenty of sloppy guitar too, but this scrubbed and sanitized CSS will probably let down fans looking for more broken-English pop culture lashings. [Summer 2008]
  4. Mostly, Donkey is undone by a dearth of really memorable, infectious tunes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. XY
    10
    This is the most fun I've had the entire year! A strong contender for album of the year. It's that good.
  2. RockyF.
    10
    The most enjoyable album of the year!
  3. Tiago
    6
    Lets see what they are going to do with the third record. coz this one is not strong as de first.
  4. DejanS.
    3
    After excellent debut, this is a huge mistake!

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