Generation
by Audio Bullys
Metascore
44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
  1. Blender
    20
    A low-rent version of the Streets without Mike Skinner's wit, they're just a couple of palookas mouthing off in the pub. [Nov 2005, p.131]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    30
    For a genre that once sounded astonishingly futuristic, it is quite remarkable how tired and old house sounds now.
  3. The Guardian
    20
    Generation betrays Audio Bullys' aspirations to say Something Important, undeterred by the absence of either insight or eloquence.
  5. PopMatters
    30
    Because most of the time they choose attitude over melody or innovation, Generation slips into would-have, could-have territory.
  6. Pitchfork
    27
    Generation is a sonic mess, all weightless synth swish, dull beats, and maybe-ironic midi horns.

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. JonathanC
    Dec 26, 2006
    8
    I agree that they try to do much, too many styles crammed into one album but I found it a thoroughly enjoyable listen. I bought it on the I agree that they try to do much, too many styles crammed into one album but I found it a thoroughly enjoyable listen. I bought it on the strength of their first album and this didn't disappoint.… Full Review »
  2. BrankoS
    Apr 12, 2006
    9
    Pleasure and privilege is mine.
  3. samc
    Mar 15, 2006
    10
    Two English producers Tom Dinsdale and MC Simon Franks came together to make the infamous AUDIO BULLYS. and have produced two good albums, Two English producers Tom Dinsdale and MC Simon Franks came together to make the infamous AUDIO BULLYS. and have produced two good albums, good emotional lirycs bout life sick dirty sounds wicked best ive heard in ages… Full Review »
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