Leave Me Alone
by Hinds
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. AllMusic
    Jan 11, 2016
    60
    The simple guitar leads and shared lead vocals of Cosials and Perrote are charming in their ramshackle way and their quirky back-and-forth interplay is the glue that holds it all together.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 11, 2016
    60
    They peak with the surf-influenced Warts, which sounds like nothing so much as a riot grrrl take on Bossanova-era Pixies. Elsewhere, the meandering lack of focus can grate, as on forgettable instrumental Solar Gap.
  3. Mojo
    Jan 7, 2016
    60
    A debut packed with infectious fun. [Feb 2016, p.94]
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  5. Spin
    Jan 7, 2016
    60
    Leave Me Alone is a friendly, enthusiastic album of coppery six-strings glinting in the sunlight with the more-than-occasional flat note, scuffing up the album’s already sand-blasted texture with an endearing scrappy quality.
  6. Boston Globe
    Jan 27, 2016
    50
    Adhering to basic rock formalism, the all-women quartet captures a raw primitivism that’s undeniably appealing in an era when most mainstream rock acts are as manicured as Bravo housewives. Unfortunately, too many songs like “I’ll Be Your Man,” a sleepy (hungover?) stab at hooky, sunshine rock, seem like first drafts.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 45
  3. Negative: 1 out of 45
  1. indierokdunstop
    Apr 5, 2016
    9
    Hinds are a party. Well aware that their voices aren't all that but it matters not, this is rock n' roll. The album, along with their liveHinds are a party. Well aware that their voices aren't all that but it matters not, this is rock n' roll. The album, along with their live performances may not be the most technically sound, but their mood is totally infectious, and its a damn happy one. What they lack vocally they more than make up for with jangling guitars and just a plain to see love of everything they do. Gracias.… Full Review »
  2. steals73
    Jan 18, 2016
    9
    Simultaneously reminiscent of 60s garage rock and the likes of The Strokes and Pavement, Hinds deliver the goods. The album is tremendouslySimultaneously reminiscent of 60s garage rock and the likes of The Strokes and Pavement, Hinds deliver the goods. The album is tremendously fun and exciting and it's the perfect remedy to the winter blahs.… Full Review »
  3. Jumpman
    Jan 12, 2016
    6
    This album is fun refreshing and uplifting. It feels one dimensional but remains an easy listening project appealing to anyone and thank godThis album is fun refreshing and uplifting. It feels one dimensional but remains an easy listening project appealing to anyone and thank god the tumblr girls haven't discovered this yet.… Full Review »
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