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Dying To Say This To You
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the second album for the Swedish five-piece.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    90
    This disc has been rendered with creativity and panache, and it features hooky songwriting so compelling that it's easy to listen to the mere 35 minutes of material (divided into 11 three-minute long, radio-friendly songs) on a continuous loop.
  2. Magnet
    90
    A surprisingly mature effort. [#71, p.112]
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  3. Prefix Magazine
    70
    Yes, the Sounds' music starts to blur together, but what a blur.
  4. The Guardian
    60
    Maja Ivarsson's throaty, bittersweet delivery gives the whole thing some welcome bite, but there's very little going on below the glossy surface.
  5. PopMatters
    60
    No matter what happens on any given song (and fortunately there are far more hits than misses here), the Sounds have the advantage of having [Maja] Ivarsson at the mic.
  6. Alternative Press
    60
    Their newfound nods to pop music... overshadow the expected balls-out rockers. [Apr 2006, p.220]
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  7. Slant Magazine
    50
    Slick and propulsive, the quintet needs a little meat on their songs to help elevate their slavish '80s enthusiasm into something a little more memorable.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nathang
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    Way under-rated by this website, i just saw them live and the sounds are larger than life great energetic music.
  2. StevenJ
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    This album is fabulously loud, unforgiveably poppy and absolutely the best beginning of spring, roll the windows down and sing along album of This album is fabulously loud, unforgiveably poppy and absolutely the best beginning of spring, roll the windows down and sing along album of the year.… Expand
  4. LeslieA
    Apr 16, 2006
    10
    I give it a 10. i fell in love with this album immediately. It has a unique sound that is really fresh and upbeat. The lyrics are great. I give it a 10. i fell in love with this album immediately. It has a unique sound that is really fresh and upbeat. The lyrics are great. Great cover, songs, price... it will definitely be my summer soundtrack. Try to catch them live.. they sound even better live.… Expand
  5. Matt
    Mar 30, 2006
    9
    Great combination of Blondie and Ace Of Base, with Cranberries-esque lyrics. The guitar mix is pretty similar throughout, but they wisely Great combination of Blondie and Ace Of Base, with Cranberries-esque lyrics. The guitar mix is pretty similar throughout, but they wisely made an album that isn't too extended.… Collapse
  6. HoldenC
    Apr 1, 2006
    9
    Since there has to be something imperfect about everything, I guess that these songs won't help find life on other planets, or remedy Since there has to be something imperfect about everything, I guess that these songs won't help find life on other planets, or remedy world hunger, but the fact that this is one of the most fun albums since The Sounds last album makes it totally worth your time. Plenty of attitude and even more catchy songwriting make this high quality stuff, and the length makes it great for anytime, so listen to your hott Swedish teacher and have a good time.… Expand
  7. OliverZ
    Mar 26, 2006
    8
    Miles better and stronger than their debut. A great rebirth of 80's pop/rock. These guys, and girl, are sex, drugs, and rock and Miles better and stronger than their debut. A great rebirth of 80's pop/rock. These guys, and girl, are sex, drugs, and rock and roll...so enjoy.… Expand
  8. TBone
    Jun 6, 2006
    8
    They are pretty good. I downloaded the first 4 songs, good mindless pop. I'm actually surprised they are not bigger than they are, they They are pretty good. I downloaded the first 4 songs, good mindless pop. I'm actually surprised they are not bigger than they are, they have catchy hooks. So far, 2006 has been lackluster, so I give them an 8 based on their competition.… Expand

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