Konk - The Kooks
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65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sophomore album was produced by Tony Hoffer. The British band recently lost its bassist Max Rafferty, who quit earlier this year.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. All Music Guide
    90
    Everything about this album shouts masterpiece, a set that will thrill listeners for years, nay decades, to come.
  2. Urb
    80
    With positive vibes along the lines of fellow Brits The Kinks, Konk flows cohesively and is easy and pleasant to listen to all the way through (which is very hard to say for most full-lengths in this era of hit singles).
  3. Dot Music
    60
    At times here, The Kooks are far too easily confused with their peers--the Fratellis' riff on 'Stormy Weather' and Arctic Monkeys' intro to 'Down To The Market'--the band struggle to stamp their own identity on proceedings.
  4. Drowned In Sound
    10
    These odd moments aside, it’s tempting to suggest that never before have a band--and a band who, let us remember, this writer awarded a generous 8/10 for their summery, tuneful debut--managed to nail mediocrity so definitely between its tired eyes.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. RonL.
    10
    I have listened to the album over 10 times and it just gets better and better. Looking at the critics reviews at the bottom of the spectrum, you guys are nuts. This is a magical album. It is better than Brit pop and I think it stands as a marker for a change in pop sound. Buy it and enjoy. I give it my highest recommendation.… Collapse
  2. Jason
    8
    Sure they're playing it a little safe but the songs are catchy enough. And while there might not be some of the great standout tracks that Inside In/Inside Out had, there are also fewer weak tracks.… Expand
  3. MitchellZ
    6
    Inoffensive enough, but it surly does not warrant anything close to a perfect review. Their debut had more spark, verve and style in the worse half of its songs. Konk could use a good trimming and only then would it warrant any serious attention.… Expand
  4. greggh
    4
    I liked the kinks better when they played music back in the 60's.

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