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Made of Bricks
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

  • Summary: After the success of the single "Foundations," her debut album was released five weeks early and opened as the number-one album in the UK.

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Nicest Thing
All I know is that you're so nice You're the nicest thing I've seen I wish that we could give it a go See if we could be something I wish I was your... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. musicOMH.com
    100
    So, from bed-bound broken foot casualty to creator of the finest debut album of the year in just over a year.
  2. The A.V. Club
    83
    Nash isn't quite the pottymouth that some of those titles might suggest, and she does a good job of keeping her tales about going for the wrong guy (among other problems faced by a 20-year-old woman) relatively universal, even as she's singing about trainers, tarts, and discos.
  3. Village Voice
    80
    Bricks is consequently more bracing and rewarding than most young-love-lost albums.
  4. PopMatters
    70
    Though its doubtful that Made of Bricks will go down as one of the greatest debuts in UK history, it’s still a remarkably entertaining and witty disc, doubling over as the album equivalent of a fun, summer popcorn movie.
  5. Under The Radar
    70
    It is not a revolutionary concept, but where Nash shows her mettle is in her storytelling. [Winter 2008]
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  6. Sputnikmusic
    60
    This could well have been a much better album than it is. Still, there's enough here to indicate that Nash's obvious natural flair for songwriting will blossom, and that her fearless voice will only get better with experience.
  7. The Guardian
    40
    The music is not Made from Bricks' problem: 'Foundations' proves she can write an indelible chorus and 'Mouthwash' and 'Merry Happy' suggest there are plenty more fine melodies where that came from. The problem is Nash's lyrics.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 6 out of 35
  1. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love Kate Nash's debut album, her voice is so warm and great and her lyrics are amazing
  2. gagaforever
    Sep 21, 2010
    10
    I love this album. THe first thing that wowed me was that Nash writes all her own songs and music. Another thing is her style..I love howI love this album. THe first thing that wowed me was that Nash writes all her own songs and music. Another thing is her style..I love how you can hear her accent while she's singing and overall I would reccomend this album even to the unbelieving in music… Collapse
  4. Rapunxel
    Sep 13, 2015
    9
    Still listen to this album, and it still sounds like something fresh and original. Birds and We Get On are my favorite tracks. I miss thisStill listen to this album, and it still sounds like something fresh and original. Birds and We Get On are my favorite tracks. I miss this Kate Nash...… Expand
  5. JosephF.
    Jan 9, 2008
    8
    The pros of this album are just too much in comparison to the lack luster songs. I'll admit that I could listen to Foundation pretty The pros of this album are just too much in comparison to the lack luster songs. I'll admit that I could listen to Foundation pretty much all day long, it's just so damn catchy.… Expand
  6. JyotirmayaD.
    Apr 6, 2008
    7
    This album has witty sometimes hilarious songwriting and the music is melodious and thankfully does not polish over Kate Nash's own This album has witty sometimes hilarious songwriting and the music is melodious and thankfully does not polish over Kate Nash's own persona. It's a jaunty, pick-me-up listen.… Expand
  7. iamanicon
    May 27, 2011
    5
    With the magnificent debut of Foundations and the follow up singles I had high hopes for this album but it didn't quite live up to the expectation.
  8. WillC.
    Jan 11, 2008
    0
    The lyrics are woeful, her voice is woeful. It's amazing how suck talentless artists get their breaks in the music industry sometimes.

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