Elephant Shell - Tokyo Police Club
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68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics What's this?

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: The Canadian indie rock band releases its first full-length album after two well-received EPs.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    91
    Very minor, rather lovely and it rocks.
  2. Slant Magazine
    80
    Tokyo Police Club's reliance on sounds and forms, namely the borderline hackneyed tropes of the 21st century's neat-freak take on post-punk, that can all be found elsewhere. Bands rarely combine ingredients this stale into something this fresh.
  3. musicOMH.com
    80
    It manages to stay true to the band's short-form indie excitement whilst also revealing further virtues well into repeat spins.
  4. Uncut
    60
    No shocks here, but a laudably short and sharp effort. [June 2008, p.94]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. EdgarM
    10
    This is probably my choice for the most underrated album of 08. This had some insanely catchy songs (Juno, In a Cave, IMO). I'm shocked this didn't make many people's Top 10 because it's such well-made and satisfying little gem. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for true indie-rock album.… Expand
  2. Shay
    10
    This is pure awesomeness!
  3. ThomB
    8
    Is anyone sick of this sound? I hear it everywhere. I must admit that I thought this album was pretty catchy
  4. howardp.
    7
    I agree that this definitely could've been much better, and could have even been cut down into another ep instead of a full release. however, this album's good moments outweigh its weaknesses.… Expand

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