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Evil Heat - Primal Scream
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68 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Bobby Gillespie and co. follow 2000's widely acclaimed 'XTRMNTR' with a similar blend of Stooges-style rock and electronica, thanks to the production work of semi-official Primal Scream member Kevin Shields (formerly of My Bloody Valentine) and Andy Weatherall. Tracks include first single "Miss Lucifer," "City," a remake of a Gillespie-sung track on David Holmes' most recent album, and "Some Velvet Morning," sung as a duet with supermodel Kate Moss.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Playlouder
    100
    No great leaps of faith, no huge style shifts, just more of what we've come to love them for. But a bit more laid back and, erm, druggy? If that's at all possible.
  2. Alternative Press
    60
    Sadly, the electro-plated Evil Heat is neither evil nor particularly molten. [Jan 2003, p.99]
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  3. The Wire
    30
    "Miss Lucifer"... [is] the first of many tracks on Evil Heat that cross rock 'n' roll and electro, only to get Sigue Sigue Sputnik. [#223, p.61]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Bruno
    10
    Another masterpiece! 'XTRMNTR' was great but these records ('Vanishing Point' & 'Evil Heat') set real benchmarks!
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  2. ShaneC.
    10
    From it's dark techno beginnings to it's soul charged end, the best album of the year. Respect to the greatest rock band of our time, origional and brave.… Expand
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  3. KidA
    7
    Ooh baby, do it again, ooh baby, come on baby do it again Skull X, City, and Detroit are amazing Everything else is decent
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