Kish Kash
by Basement Jaxx
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Drowned In Sound
    40
    Struggles to offer the same level of excitement that previous Jaxx albums provided.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    A naggingly problematic record, with a void at its heart that no amount of cool celebrity mates can quite conceal.
  3. Vibe
    60
    Each song here is crammed with all kinds of Kool & the Gang hand claps and Chemical Brothers bass drops. [Dec 2003, p.218]
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Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best Album of 2003

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. TedD
    Jan 22, 2005
    9
    great album
  2. orinj
    Dec 7, 2010
    7
    Lacking the fun of Remedy and Rooty, this album sets out to disappoint longtime fans for better or worse. Although the songs in general areLacking the fun of Remedy and Rooty, this album sets out to disappoint longtime fans for better or worse. Although the songs in general are great, few songs are distinctive and many feel like filler. Very well-thought out filler.

    That being said, there's very much to love on Kish Kash - the powerful vocals in Good Luck, the sleek style of Right Here's The Spot, the wild experimentation on Lucky Star, the fun of Supersonic and the ultra-catchy tune Plug It In. Although it sags in the second half, it's still a must listen.    … Full Review »
  3. RodrigoA
    Apr 28, 2006
    10
    Basement Jaxx go for the next level: awersome , danceable post punk electronica and romatic beats doing the background...
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