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79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Playlouder
    90
    Here is an album with all-new complexity, unforseen depth and many delightful hidden layers.
  2. Splendid
    90
    Man-Made is among the finest collections of pop songs any of us will hear all year.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Ultimately, the album is weighed down by its very gentleness. [30 Apr 2005, p.64]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. JPNesker
    10
    This record makes my top 3 of 2005, along with "Plans" by Death Cab, "Some Cities" by doves, and "Illinoise" by Sufjan Stevens...anyone who isn't moved by the peerless pop genius of Norman, Raymond, and Gerald has no musical soul...nuff said.… Expand
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  2. ShawnG
    4
    Agree with the NME and EW: a drowsy affair. Hey, if this is supposed to be a brilliant pop album, where the heck are the great melodies?
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  3. AlanS
    3
    I rated the prior album "Howdy" a '4' because I thought it was boring and lacking energy. Well, these guys have succeeded in making "Howdy, Part II" Time to go to bed now; good night.… Expand
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