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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The all-female Scandinavian quartet return with a disc produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives), their third album overall and first for new label RCA.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    They're in search of good times, occasionally faithful boyfriends, and junk-food hooks. [30 Jul 2004, p.69]
  2. The 11 tracks breeze by in a blaze of exuberant, pop-tinged glory.
  3. At 35 misfire-free, ballad-free minutes, the new Kiss & Tell benefits from a consistency that finds room for versatility.
  4. Spin
    67
    Tight, upbeat pop-punk songs reminiscent of early Elastica and late Donnas. [Jul 2004, p.110]
  5. Under The Radar
    60
    Of all three albums to date, none seem to live up to their electrifying live performance. [#7]
  6. With repetitive, though bizarrely catchy refrains of failed puppy love and crushes gone awry, Kiss and Tell markets itself to an audience that still borrows money from mom in order to purchase the release.
  7. Alternative Press
    20
    Disastrous. [Oct 2004, p.144]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. harrym
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    brilliant punkpop
  2. lily
    May 12, 2005
    10
    one of my top 3 favourite cds of all time
  3. GeorgeS
    Aug 15, 2004
    9
    Not a bum tune in the bunch. I think the songs are catchy, persuasive and very listenable. I loved Jennie Bomb, but I think this is much stronger.
  4. mickf
    Jan 1, 2005
    8
    having never heard their 1st 2 releases, these chix from saab-land got me hooked, love the out-front mix with a devil may care attitude. having never heard their 1st 2 releases, these chix from saab-land got me hooked, love the out-front mix with a devil may care attitude. great snare/kick sound really helps. aallsed...very funn...... Expand
  5. MattT
    Jan 7, 2005
    8
    Over polished (although I love many of the guitar tones), catchy, well written, and in some ways reminds me of Kiss' Unmasked and Motley Over polished (although I love many of the guitar tones), catchy, well written, and in some ways reminds me of Kiss' Unmasked and Motley Crue's Too Fast For Love. Is that heresy for an "indie band" ? Expand
  6. LawrenceP
    Aug 1, 2004
    7
    Good songs for good times. Can i get a refill???
  7. RayRay
    Aug 12, 2004
    6
    Not quite as good as their previous efforts. Feels a bit over-produced. Same thing happened to The Donnas on their latest.