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73 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: Unlike the Scottish rock band's debut, which was recorded in eight days, the second album was recorded in three weeks.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Oct 10, 2011
    84
    In the Pit of the Stomach is truly a feel-better record--in whatever way that resonates with you.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Oct 4, 2011
    83
    ["Boy In The Backseat" and "Human Error"] plus the resounding "Pear Tree" end the album with impressive bluster, and stirring reminders about the power of the individual: to screw up, to fight on, to howl into the night.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Dec 14, 2011
    60
    Though Thompson remains in the same contemplative state lyrically, In the Pit of the Stomach is a great follow up to Walls and unveils an orchestral maturity form the four gents.

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