Key Markets
by Sleaford Mods
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Jul 7, 2015
    60
    If you found Sleaford Mods too thuggish or laddish for your tastes, Key Markets won’t change your mind.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. CiphirSol
    Aug 7, 2015
    9
    Holy **** the Sleaford boys are actually singing on this record? Wonderful. It's taking what they do to the next level and logically soundsHoly **** the Sleaford boys are actually singing on this record? Wonderful. It's taking what they do to the next level and logically sounds more developed than ever. Exciting stuff.… Full Review »
  2. Czar
    Feb 23, 2016
    9
    Something that modern music seems to be missing, something different, refreshing and interesting to listen to. Sleaford Mods seem to mix goodSomething that modern music seems to be missing, something different, refreshing and interesting to listen to. Sleaford Mods seem to mix good sound, but simple looping beats with obscure and interesting sounding lyrics - it is a magic mix. Seriously, we need more bands to add diversity to music today.… Full Review »
  3. KillTom
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Don't know where to start. They're changing music if more people would put down a Minaj or Drake album for one minute. They started withDon't know where to start. They're changing music if more people would put down a Minaj or Drake album for one minute. They started with simple, fast tempo, violent beats and have slowly... ever so slowly, evolved into more stable music.
    The lyrics or- rants, are genius and more than relevant. Who wants to hear about irrelevant money problems that the rich have? Or how little sex they get?
    This is a wake up call to music. This is'nt rapping or singing, its a conversation to you all.

    This album is one of, if not, the best album of the year and has to go up there in the decade not because of the quality of the music, but, because this will start a movement and they need recognition for it.
    You can't not bop your head to each track. It's aggressive, bold, funky and simple. It gives every musician around today a kick in the teeth because Mr Williamson and his accomplice have done it. They have more than done it.
    This is your new favourite band.
    Wake up.
    Listen to good lyrics and bold music.    … Full Review »
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