Hats Off To The Buskers
by The View
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. The Guardian
    60
    They're not without their charms.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    50
    For the most part Hats Off To The Buskers is second-tier British post-punk.
  3. Under The Radar
    40
    The View isn't bad, it's just that it's almost completely indistinguishable from countless other post-Pete Doherty, '60s-inspired Brit-rock bands. [#17, p.88]
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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 11 out of 38
  1. Ricko
    Jun 19, 2012
    6
    It's rock and it's raw and it's very very Scottish. From a similar kind of place as the Libertines musically but they're a bit more rocky.It's rock and it's raw and it's very very Scottish. From a similar kind of place as the Libertines musically but they're a bit more rocky. They broke onto the scene when people were looking for another Arctic Monkeys. Superstar Tradesman, Wasted Little DJ's and Face for the Radio are the standout tracks. There's plenty to like on it but there is alot of standard average Indie rock on it. They've had a few records since this one but I've not heard them. They're career seemed to come to a halt after this record.… Full Review »
  2. JJ.
    Sep 21, 2007
    1
    This album is pure crap. British "rock n roll" is officially dead.
  3. paul
    Jul 16, 2007
    9
    Ignore the jaded 'experts'. It's interesting and different enough. They can probably do better, but this is good listening Ignore the jaded 'experts'. It's interesting and different enough. They can probably do better, but this is good listening until they do. What kind of criticism is 'they can do better' for a debut album anyway?… Full Review »
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