Let the Poison Out
by The Beets
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - 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
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  1. Dusted Magazine
    Nov 30, 2011
    80
    Let the Poison Out only ups the ante. Distortion is easy and lo-fi bands are a dime a dozen, but hardly any of them clean up this well.
  2. Pitchfork
    Nov 17, 2011
    77
    The Beets' newfound focus on recording quality could have easily highlighted shortcomings, but instead, the band found a way to broaden its sound by recruiting a member who exponentially adds to its worth.
  3. cokemachineglow
    Nov 17, 2011
    78
    Perhaps the best thing about this catchy, super-short record (it'll take less than thirty minutes of your time) is the balance it strikes between tight songwriting and a loose, improvisational feeling.
  5. Consequence
    Nov 17, 2011
    80
    Let the Poison Out finds him sounding clearer than ever, while the music is a pleasing variation on the formula they've been working toward perfecting since the beginning.
  6. AllMusic
    Nov 17, 2011
    70
    While Let the Poison Out cleans up their sound a bit, it doesn't sacrifice the laid-back, chirpy, quirkiness that listeners have grown to love.
  7. Paste Magazine
    Nov 17, 2011
    73
    Let The Poison Out marks no departure for The Beets, and it shows few signs of greater ambition.
  8. CMJ
    Nov 17, 2011
    70
    Where the Beets lacks flair in its musicianship, the players make up for it in their singing.

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