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

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  1. 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.
  2. KyleB
    Nov 15, 2004
    10
    GREAT!
  3. MarcD.
    Jan 11, 2005
    9
    Excellent mix of songs. Makes me miss the days of Richard Blade and Poorman in the mornings on KROQ.

Awards & Rankings

29
#29 Best Album of 2004

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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. Billboard
    80
    A must-have for any fans of true alternative music and a primer for younger generations to see where their favorite bands got their inspiration.
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  2. Pitchfork
    83
    You don't judge a compilation by its hits alone, and it doesn't take long to find the set's weakness: sequencing.
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  3. AllMusic
    90
    The astute and eclectic programming makes for a better listen than other attempts that have been made to compile '80s alternative rock.
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