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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The Scottish post-rock quartet aim for a pop sound on its third full-length album
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  • Record Label: Rock Action
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Electronic
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Jan 31, 2012
    90
    12 immaculately crafted slabs of grandiose sound.
  2. Feb 1, 2012
    80
    It sounds as if it's the work of human trial and error, rather than a series of computer-coded phrases and melodies, and it's this fragility that really has it standing out as the work of a band hitting its peak.
  3. Feb 10, 2012
    80
    With its warmth and energy, it will easily see you through these cold winter months.
  4. Feb 14, 2012
    75
    Errors have built a subdued and often gorgeous album with very little that needs deciphering.
  5. Feb 17, 2012
    70
    A subtle but confident change in direction, Have Some Faith in Magic suggests Mogwai better start looking over their shoulders.
  6. Feb 2, 2012
    70
    Firing on all cylinders and exhibiting the canny combination of eminently danceable rhythms with big hooks and gorgeous synth melodies.
  7. Feb 21, 2012
    60
    The record still meanders around a bit too much, in the way instrumental music can, not quite sure where it's heading when it should be soaring. When it does soar though, it hits some pretty giddy heights.

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