Illuminated By The Light
by Weird War
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Alternative Press
    70
    If they don't make you get down, they'll certainly get your attention. [May 2005, p.124]
    All this publication's reviews
  2. Drowned In Sound
    60
    It is both accessible and challenging at times, and a few bloopers aside a perfectly worthy release, providing the purchaser can tolerate Ian Svenonius' occasional lapses into horrendously irritating vocal histrionics.
  3. Mojo
    70
    An album of abundant, aberrant fun. [May 2005, p.102]
    All this publication's reviews
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    'Light' is let down by anaemic sound. [16 Apr 2005, p.51]
    All this publication's reviews
  6. Pitchfork
    73
    This is Weird War at their most minimal and stoned.
  7. Playlouder
    70
    If there's one thing that unites 'Illuminated By The Light' it's how sweaty a vibe it gives off.
  8. The Guardian
    60
    Warped glam-funk-disco in the spirit of Frank Zappa.
  9. Tiny Mix Tapes
    50
    The album gets really repetitive and just drones into the background.
  10. Uncut
    70
    It's plenty funky, just less in-your-face and with a disco polish. [May 2005, p.103]
    All this publication's reviews
  11. Under The Radar
    80
    The production is impeccable. [#9]
    All this publication's reviews

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
tbd

No user score yet- Awaiting 1 more rating

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. marke
    Jul 28, 2005
    9
    seems a bit dull at first but after a couple plays you realize how awesome this record is.
See all user reviews »