Fab Four Suture
by Stereolab
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Slant Magazine
    60
    Simultaneously a structural free-for-all and a glossy collection of diverse material.
  2. Playlouder
    50
    The lack of a linear structure results in the individual songs banging against each other logjam-style, with the unfortunate effect that 'Fab Four Suture' begins to grate.
  3. Rolling Stone
    50
    Even longtime fans will have to wonder what the point is.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    There's no deely-bopping 'Wow And Flutter' on here. [4 Mar 2006, p.29]
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  6. Q Magazine
    40
    With no fresh ideas or strong melodies to lighten the mood, [Sadier's] icy hauteur makes for bland and featureless listening. [Apr 2006, p.120]
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. frankrog29
    Feb 6, 2015
    9
    I'm sure I'm in the minority in this opinion, but this is actually my favorite Stereolab album. It is probably the "poppiest" of Stereolab'sI'm sure I'm in the minority in this opinion, but this is actually my favorite Stereolab album. It is probably the "poppiest" of Stereolab's albums, but they make great pop songs, so it is naturally very good. The songs "Get a Shot of the Refrigerator," "Vodiak," and "Excursions Into 'oh, a-oh'" literally make me feel ecstatic. This is a perfect album to listen to on a warm, sunny day or on a long drive through the country.… Full Review »
  2. DavidR
    Jul 9, 2006
    10
    This is a Beautiful, poetic and diverse album. There is an improvement in the band's style... each tune manages to be wrapped in the This is a Beautiful, poetic and diverse album. There is an improvement in the band's style... each tune manages to be wrapped in the most exquisite originality. The song I like the most of this album is "Whisper Pitch", magical sounds, a flawless ethereal landscape that reminds of one of those idyllic romance scenes from literature. "Interlock" is another excelent son, a funky vibe surrounds this song in a very original and psychedellic wave. Tlakin about the lyrics I can say tha tehy're very profond, like the ones in "Eye of the Volcano". Indeed this is a very good album, is much better than margerine eclipse and is as good as emperor tomato ketchup.… Full Review »
  3. ArnoldD
    Mar 27, 2006
    9
    Quite a cheeseburger!
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