Have Some Faith in Magic
by Errors
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 31, 2012
    90
    12 immaculately crafted slabs of grandiose sound.
  2. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    Have Some Faith In Magic pushes further out, into a gorgeous and strangely spacey conflagration between the pastel end of '70s prog, the Kosmiche end of funk and '90s dance. [Mar 2012, p.103]
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  3. DIY Magazine
    Feb 10, 2012
    80
    With its warmth and energy, it will easily see you through these cold winter months.
  5. Mixmag
    Feb 10, 2012
    80
    The Glasgow quartet have put their talent for irresistible hooks to good use and come up with a solid new LP that splices towering post rock with potent dancefloor sensibilities
  6. BBC Music
    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.
  7. musicOMH.com
    Feb 1, 2012
    80
    The magic of this album is its transient nature.
  8. Q Magazine
    Jan 30, 2012
    80
    Errors have always been technically thrilling, but [this album] sees the four-piece imbue their machine-like synth and riff soundscapes with a new-found warmth.[Feb 2012, p. 104]
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  9. Clash Music
    Jan 30, 2012
    80
    Bold, colourful and eclectic, 'Have Some Faith' displays a vivid musical palette showcasing a band growing in scope and stature.
  10. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 1, 2012
    76
    Six songs on Have Some Faith in Magic are more than five minutes long, but not once does it feel like it, because the album gets so much done.
  11. Prefix Magazine
    Feb 14, 2012
    75
    Errors have built a subdued and often gorgeous album with very little that needs deciphering.
  12. PopMatters
    Apr 5, 2012
    70
    Errors have created a suite of beautiful soundscapes that shows they've upped their game from their previous work.
  13. AllMusic
    Feb 17, 2012
    70
    A subtle but confident change in direction, Have Some Faith in Magic suggests Mogwai better start looking over their shoulders.
  14. Consequence
    Feb 3, 2012
    70
    Have Some Faith in Magic will not be spawning the next crossover hit, but it's still a pop record in the feeling and influence it evokes.
  15. No Ripcord
    Feb 2, 2012
    70
    Firing on all cylinders and exhibiting the canny combination of eminently danceable rhythms with big hooks and gorgeous synth melodies.
  16. The Quietus
    Jan 31, 2012
    70
    Have Some Faith in Magic is very pretty and very meaningless.
  17. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 30, 2012
    70
    'Have Some Faith In Magic' sees them unbuttoning those stiff top-collars and delivering some of their finest pop bangers to date.

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