Dynamics
by Holy Ghost!
  • Record Label: DFA
  • Release Date: Sep 10, 2013
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Slant Magazine
    Sep 10, 2013
    20
    They're especially fond of bad movie soundtracks from the '80s, and they show it on their sophomore effort, Dynamics, by making every song sound like the non-hits off those albums.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Alpenhows
    Oct 1, 2013
    8
    One word fun. Who cares if the 80s references are pronounced (like Rockwell on Bridges and Tunnels), that is purposeful because sometimesOne word fun. Who cares if the 80s references are pronounced (like Rockwell on Bridges and Tunnels), that is purposeful because sometimes music just needs to have no pretense and just be.

    I saw these guys at Sasquatch and very much was looking forward to this album. It didn't meet my expectations (maybe because they were too high after the live show), but I do like this new one. I disagree with the limited critics reviews on this.    … Full Review »
  2. lemuriams
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Great music gets so far 5.9 on Metacritic? I hope to at least "public" to recommend this album and give an assessment worthy of 11 greatGreat music gets so far 5.9 on Metacritic? I hope to at least "public" to recommend this album and give an assessment worthy of 11 great songs.

    Album can even get a 0.0, but I'm going to stand behind him for such pearls as the Changing of the Guard and It Must Be the Weather.    … Full Review »
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