Guy Walks into a Bar...
by Mini Mansions
  • Record Label: Fiction
  • Release Date: Jul 26, 2019
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. zvenero1
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    It's difficult to compare Guy Walks into a Bar... to the Great Pretenders because the two are rather different stylistically. Guy Walks into a Bar is a much more personal record that leans much more into dancy, sci-fi synth than it's predecessor. That said, after many listen over the past few days, I can confidently say that it's an A record. The entire album start to finish is full ofIt's difficult to compare Guy Walks into a Bar... to the Great Pretenders because the two are rather different stylistically. Guy Walks into a Bar is a much more personal record that leans much more into dancy, sci-fi synth than it's predecessor. That said, after many listen over the past few days, I can confidently say that it's an A record. The entire album start to finish is full of bangers and per the usual, the boys have done a tremendous job sequencing the record. Mikey takes on most of the vocal duties this time around but when Tyler gets an opportunity on tracks like Forgot Your Name and Don't Even Know You, he makes his mark with dope melodies and catchy hooks. Mikey's vocal range is also something to marvel on throughout the record.… Collapse

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 31, 2019
    75
    Guy Walks into a Bar… is an album built on disco-dreams and broken hearts and is guaranteed to show you a good time.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 30, 2019
    80
    A mix of '70s art-rock, hipster funk and sleek DeLorean pop. ... Shuman's loss is our gain. [Sep 2019, p.112]
  3. DIY Magazine
    Jul 30, 2019
    40
    ‘Bad Things (That Make You Feel Good)’ sounds like a sped-up take on wholesome pop king Bleachers, while opener ‘Should Be Dancing’ features a half-arsed attempt at pal Alex Turner’s croon. ... A little more humour on Mini Mansions’ third, and they might’ve been able to pull it off.
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