Mondo
by Electric Guest
  • Record Label: Downtown
  • Release Date: Apr 24, 2012
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. PopMatters
    May 16, 2012
    60
    Mondo serves as much as an introduction to a promising new as it does a reminder of a major producing talent.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    May 9, 2012
    60
    Mondo is that rare case of judge by cover, or what you see is exactly what you get.
  3. Rolling Stone
    May 7, 2012
    60
    It's unclear if the sentiments are intended as poignant or as punch lines. But on a set wired with this much sonic wit, the sincerity question may be moot.
  5. musicOMH.com
    May 4, 2012
    60
    It only fails in that its broad pallete means when Mondo is good, it can be very good. When it fails to hit the mark however, it's pretty average fare.
  6. Pitchfork
    May 4, 2012
    46
    A cautionary tale of what happens when a "hit record" forgets to actually include hits.
  7. Q Magazine
    May 4, 2012
    40
    A lot of the songs are too eager to please... when they stop trying too hard - like on the woozy, out of phase Holes - they create something far odder and infinitely more interesting. [May 2012, p.96]
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Pewosz
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    I must say that after coming back to this album after a good year or two, it still has the energy and catchiness that makes me smile. It's aI must say that after coming back to this album after a good year or two, it still has the energy and catchiness that makes me smile. It's a shame that critics rate it not so well. I mean, this album really deserves to be named one of the best made indie pop releases in the 10's to date. Perfectly produced, delicate yet exuberant.… Full Review »
  2. Bestbye
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    Great album that you will listen to over and over. Pretty much all of the songs are awesome, save for maybe American Daydream. I really do notGreat album that you will listen to over and over. Pretty much all of the songs are awesome, save for maybe American Daydream. I really do not feel that song at all.… Full Review »
  3. lushzash
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    Despite the fact that the lyrics aren’t a focal point and the vocalist sounds like Mickey Mouse, the embellishment of it being catchy retroDespite the fact that the lyrics aren’t a focal point and the vocalist sounds like Mickey Mouse, the embellishment of it being catchy retro pop with some songs even being recorded on a dictaphone makes it a very nostalgic and sweet listen.… Full Review »
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