I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose - Bombay Bicycle Club
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61 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: The debut album for the British rock quartet was produced by Jim Abbiss.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    If I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose is the band's Everest, not only do they conquer it with unassuming boyish romance, but they've also created the most poignant anthology of what it means to be young and restless in the city since fellow Londoners Bloc Party's "Silent Alarm"--though they're a lot less frosty than Okereke et al.
  2. PopMatters
    60
    While I Had the Blues is a serviceable debut that doesn't really disappoint but rarely shines, it does suggest that Bombay Bicycle Club have a promising future.
  3. The Guardian
    60
    Granted, there's nothing new going on, but their passion fills in the innovation gaps.
  4. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    North London outfit from the same school (literally) as Cajun Dance Party, earning high marks for their winsome indie tunes.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. EvanH
    9
    I'm not sure why the critics didn't like this more. Uses some infectious, Vampire Weekend-ish beats, harrowingly powerful (but still rock) vocals, and pretty song writing. What's not to like here?… Expand
  2. Christianl2004
    9
    I baffled by the critic's low score for this album but then again these are the people who give Ke$ha 78, so what do they know. This album is brilliant from start to finish, highly recommended.… Collapse

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