Keep It Like A Secret
by Built to Spill
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Launch.com
    60
    Built To Spill have made a concise, pop-smart record.
  2. Q Magazine
    40
    Built To Spill sound as if they're trying too hard, and ultimately both The Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev do this sort of thing with far more panache.
  3. Trouser Press
    50
    It's pure BTS, but without enough sparkle or rough-hewn beauty to be memorable.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best Album of 1999
7
#7 Most Discussed Album of 1999
6
#6 Most Shared Album of 1999

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
  1. deadbank
    Mar 8, 2019
    6
    While I certainly wouldn't say this is a bad record, there's hardly any memorable moments on it. I sure can't think of one, and I justWhile I certainly wouldn't say this is a bad record, there's hardly any memorable moments on it. I sure can't think of one, and I just listened to the thing.… Full Review »
  2. builttospilt
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest albums of all time. Equally as good as PFNO. Every song is brilliant. Carry the Zero, Time Trap, and Else are simplyOne of the greatest albums of all time. Equally as good as PFNO. Every song is brilliant. Carry the Zero, Time Trap, and Else are simply godly. It still blows my mind how good this album is. Some bands are lucky enough to create a timeless, masterpiece album. Some truly exceptional bands have made more than one of these albums. Built to Spill is one of them.… Full Review »
  3. j30
    Aug 19, 2013
    10
    It is nice to know good rock music was being made during a time of laughably bad, rap/rock music (Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, etc). Built ToIt is nice to know good rock music was being made during a time of laughably bad, rap/rock music (Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, etc). Built To Spill's 1999 gem "Keep It Like A Secret" is an essential indie rock album and one of the best rock albums to come out that year.… Full Review »
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