Ima Robot
by Ima Robot
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 2003
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Ultimately too derivative to fully enjoy.
  2. Blender
    40
    An energetic, derivative genre exercise. [Oct 2003, p.118]
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  3. Mojo
    60
    [A] perplexing, 'is it irritating or is it glorious?' album that meshes the oddball with the serious in a quirky, plastic-punk manner not entirely unlike that of The B-52's and Devo. [Mar 2004, p.108]
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  5. PopMatters
    60
    The end product is an enjoyable, though not enduring, debut offering.
  6. Q Magazine
    60
    The overall effect is a little wayward at times, strangely touching at others, and nutso throughout. [May 2004, p.104]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    40
    [Alex] Ebert's voice is the most polarizing set of pipes this side of the Darkness' Justin Hawkins, and most listeners won't be able to get past it.
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Awards & Rankings

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#76 Most Discussed Album of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. JesseG
    Nov 12, 2006
    10
    my absolute favorite band on the planet, and this is a must buy!
  2. RyanA
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    i don't know what the critics listened too, this album is great and i don't think it seems disposable at all. i just got turned on i don't know what the critics listened too, this album is great and i don't think it seems disposable at all. i just got turned on to them this weekend and so far i am lovin it.… Full Review »
  3. Stella
    Jun 30, 2004
    10
    Best cd on earth.
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