Killer Sounds
by Hard-Fi
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Aug 22, 2011
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. J-Tag
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    The whole album is absolutely over-the-top, which is probably what I love about it. It is my most listened to album ever on my iTunes (and I listen to a lot of music), which is enough praise in itself. You can hardly stop to take a breath as they bang out massive tunes like the epic dance number 'FIre In The House', the bonkers citar-infused 'Feels Good' and the sensual, heavily-synthedThe whole album is absolutely over-the-top, which is probably what I love about it. It is my most listened to album ever on my iTunes (and I listen to a lot of music), which is enough praise in itself. You can hardly stop to take a breath as they bang out massive tunes like the epic dance number 'FIre In The House', the bonkers citar-infused 'Feels Good' and the sensual, heavily-synthed 'Sweat'. 'Love Song' sounds like it could top the charts, given the chance. The only dip in quality is the title track at the end, but it's still hard not to listen to it. It's a shame this album didn't do as well as their debut, but I hope all the fans recognise the quality of this record and continue to support Hard-Fi because if they continue making high quality music like this they can hopefully end the undeserved dip in their career.… Expand
  2. owenrw89
    Dec 18, 2016
    9
    A thrilling electro-rock album. Hiring the masters of electronica and pop - Stuart Price and Greg Kurstin - was the best thing this band ever did. From start to finish it's a little insane ('Sweat' being the best example), and it's all the better for it. It's full of intense production, witty song-writing and hooks-for-days.
    It's an album that will appeal to pop and rock fans alike. A    A thrilling electro-rock album. Hiring the masters of electronica and pop - Stuart Price and Greg Kurstin - was the best thing this band ever did. From start to finish it's a little insane ('Sweat' being the best example), and it's all the better for it. It's full of intense production, witty song-writing and hooks-for-days.
    It's an album that will appeal to pop and rock fans alike. A highly, highly underrated genre-bending classic.    … Expand
  3. comeandgetit
    Aug 3, 2012
    7
    An album that offers listeners the perfect blend of rock and electronica. It has hooks at ever turn, fresh melody's and fun sounds throughout. A great album,

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 7, 2011
    80
    A constantly and unexpectedly thrilling comeback from a resurgent band who have upped their game when it matters the most.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 28, 2011
    60
    Killer Sounds feels like a missed opportunity. [Oct 2011, p.120]
  3. Uncut
    Sep 23, 2011
    60
    The result is state-of-the-art pop played by a meat-and-potatoes indie band, and sounds a bit like the Stereo MCs. [Oct 2011, p.89]
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