Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper
by Julian Plenti
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Aug 4, 2009
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Sputnikmusic
    30
    Skyscraper is filled with those types of Banks lyrics, the kind of trademark brain-vomit that produces words that sound cute together but lack any semblance of cohesion.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    20
    A slightly boring rock frontman adopts a pseudonym to make a solo album, and it sounds like his main band, recorded in a just-passable studio.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. LeahT
    Aug 5, 2009
    8
    A solid, decent album. A cool listen. Yes, his voice still has "INTERPOL" written all over it...but there's an inventiveness here that A solid, decent album. A cool listen. Yes, his voice still has "INTERPOL" written all over it...but there's an inventiveness here that is all his own.… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Feb 2, 2012
    7
    It's got some decent moments on without doubt and it would have been great if some of these ideas were expanded on by Interpol. Still, it's aIt's got some decent moments on without doubt and it would have been great if some of these ideas were expanded on by Interpol. Still, it's a bit thin and a bit dreary at times. An EP of this stuff would have probably sufficed. Only if you Run belongs on an Interpol album big time - feels a bit wasted on this record. Great track.… Full Review »
  3. Armington
    Nov 28, 2010
    7
    Much better than Interpol's last two efforts. Where Interpol on their 3rd and 4th albums have stuttered and stunted all progress by trying toMuch better than Interpol's last two efforts. Where Interpol on their 3rd and 4th albums have stuttered and stunted all progress by trying to do the same old trick over and over, at least here Banks is trying to take his sound in new directions. It's not always great but it is often very, very good. A pleasant surprise… Full Review »
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