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78 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

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  • Summary: Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The Guardian
    90
    That Employment is derivative is both undeniable and irrelevant. It is so confident, so smart, so full of life, that a more enjoyable 45 minutes is hard to imagine.
  2. Village Voice
    90
    Kaiser Chiefs flow so well that even given the nonstop electro-like riffs, hooks, and knowingly cornball solos played by guitarist Whitey, the songs as a group can over-egg the pudding as only powerpop can. But as a record-making matter, Employment is nearly without flaws.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    The rest of the album, however, never quite lives up to the manic energy of "Riot." [#9]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50
  1. fredjblack
    10
    Great album, a few listens and you will be singing the choruses for the rest of your life.
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  2. JulieS
    5
    Not original and starts to get irritating after a few listens!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RichardR
    2
    Sorry, I don't get this band AT ALL. Most of their lyrics bleat on and on about how they're not pleased with whatever subject they lower themselves to write about. And the music is as boring as it gets. I don't see what all the fuss is about. Finally, where'd they get that stupid name???… Expand
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