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Mama, I'm Swollen - Cursive
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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sixth studio album for the Omaha, Nebraska-based indie-rock band.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Drowned In Sound
    90
    Wracked with doubt, contradiction and existential despair, Mama, I'm Swollen strikes out as a weighty, superbly realised endeavour which, for all its oppressive nature, is as eminently listenable and brave an album as any the band have produced.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Cursive haven't sounded this crazed and inspired since their breakthrough album, 2003's "The Ugly Organ."
  3. Spin
    30
    The emo-punk angst is cut with little of the band's trademark wit or ingenuity: Most of the songs plod bloodlessly to an inevitable, pointless climax of noise, sour humor, and teen nihilism.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. JesseT
    10
    I am a long time fan of Cursive and I think this album is excellent.
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  2. beaus
    9
    Critics... you envy the creative genius that is cursive thats why you are writing words and not creating music like the people you review. You know nothing.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. LyleS
    3
    Cursive has been on a gradual decline since their fourth album The Ugly Organ. Kashir has become more obnoxious with his sexual issues and less vulnerable which has eliminated the endearing quality of the lyrics. Ultimately, especially for any long time fan, this album is boring - like a friend who only calls to talk about the same issues over and over again. We get it Tim - you have a love/hate relationship with sex, suburbia, and religion. You can't live with them and can't live without them. We heard that loud and clear six years ago and your message has been getting repetitious. Oh, and the music sucks too.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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