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Universal acclaim- based on 113 Ratings
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Positive: 105 out of 113
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Mixed: 3 out of 113
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Negative: 5 out of 113
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Oct 13, 2013
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Oct 10, 2013I am a big Cage the Elephant fan and this album is excellent. "Hypocrite," "Telescope," "Cigarette Daydreams," and "Spiderhead" are all introspective masterpieces. I would recommend this to anyone that likes real American rock music with originality and purpose.
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Nov 30, 2013The album is pure perfection. Sure, there are some songs that are iffy but altogether the songs are well-written and have a nice beat. They went out of their comfort zone with this album and completely changed their sound. The success outranked the risk and it came out absolutely amazing. In conclusion, totally rad.
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Feb 13, 2014
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May 17, 2014
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Mar 17, 2017Melophobia is a groundbreaking album for this band. Cage the Elephant has spread their wings for the first time to take flight and explore many new sounds. The risk pays off with their most distinguished album yet. Fans who think CAGE is strictly a punk band will be disappointed, but those who appreciate creativity will enjoy it.
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Jan 7, 2023the center is a bit lacking, but not to the point where any of the songs are bad, but the end track - Cigarette Daydreams makes everything worth it. It may not be as good as Tell Me I'm Pretty, but this album is still amazing, and I loved every second of it!
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Oct 13, 2013--I am a CTE fan, so maybe this is biased--
Great album, not perfect. CTE is maturing as a band, which means this is not the older "In One Ear" CTE. Still a lot of fun listening to this album, but the length is one thing that is a bit of a bummer. Every song is catchy. Lyrics are a strong suit in this album. Great stuff here. Definitely check it out if you want something new to listen to. -
Dec 6, 2013
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Oct 13, 2013A very strong third offering from a band who could have so easily faded away into oblivion along with countless other bands similar to them. Strong songwriting keep your attention and bold, scuzzy, manic and at times beautiful sounds compliment the writing. One of the few albums that are not overrated right now.
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Oct 16, 2013
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Oct 29, 2013
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Nov 24, 2013Definitely solid but disappointed in a couple of songs. CTE is innovative and not like your regular band. I liked very much and is in 'the rotation!'
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Jan 2, 2014Before Melophobia Cage the Elephant didn't have a unique sound. They had a Nirvana vibe and whatnot but nothing different. They sounded like another garage band that people wonder how they made it. Melophobia takes those thoughts and throws them in the trash. Melophobia is a great work of music that is definitely worth your time
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Feb 13, 2014
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Jun 16, 2014
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Oct 6, 2015
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Feb 9, 2014A very solid album. It's more toned down than the previous two albums and it has a bit more of a psychedelic influence. That makes it very interesting to listen to and nicely varies it from the previous Cage the Elephant sound.
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Nov 6, 2013
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Jun 20, 2014Um ótimo album,canções maravilhosas e algumas bem marcantes e viciantes.
Melophobia é sem dúvidas um dos melhores albuns de Indie Rock que já pude ouvir. -
Sep 9, 2016
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Oct 9, 2015
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Nov 19, 2013
Awards & Rankings
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Q MagazineFeb 14, 2014Their [stardom] has been a slow rise. The ascent continues apace. [Mar 2014, p.108]
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Feb 6, 2014The result is a compelling exercise in growth.
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UncutFeb 3, 2014While the familiar swagger is present and correct both in the Bowie-influenced "Spiderhead" and the crackling "It's Just Forever," these moments are leavened by quieter, more reflective tracks such as "Hypocrite." [Mar 2014, p.72]