Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
by Various Artists
  • Record Label: Rhino
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2004
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Uncut
    60
    In short, it needs a rigorous editor. [Feb 2005, p.94]
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Awards & Rankings

29
#29 Best Album of 2004

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. MarcD.
    Jan 11, 2005
    9
    Excellent mix of songs. Makes me miss the days of Richard Blade and Poorman in the mornings on KROQ.
  2. BernardH
    Nov 18, 2004
    10
    Informative and representative of the time. Interesting style shifts. A lot of fun to listen to. Booklet is a great resource.
  3. KyleB
    Nov 15, 2004
    10
    GREAT!
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