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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the New York rock trio features production from Nick Launay, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, and Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio.
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Despair
Don't despair, you're there From beginning to middle to end Don't despair, you're there Through my wasted days You're there through my wasted... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 39
  2. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. 91
    They have crafted a sound that is new for them and unique in its context, but that falls neatly into what we have come to expect from a trio whose power and creativity runs consistently unchecked.
  2. Apr 10, 2013
    84
    In the rural wasteland of southwestern Texas, producers Dave Sitek (of TV On The Radio fame) and Nick Launay brought life to an album that's challenging and conceptual, yet also playful and raunchy.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 9, 2013
    80
    As much as it recaptures some of their buccaneering early spirit, it also shows off some explosive new tricks too. [May 2013, p.108]
  4. Jun 4, 2013
    80
    Ultimately, Mosquito sees the band reenergised, trying new things and, generally, succeeding.
  5. Apr 17, 2013
    71
    They’re still capable of brilliance (particularly on the opening and closing tracks), but too much of Mosquito is bogged down by tongue-in-cheek frivolity.
  6. 70
    Those looking for a cool album to throw on as invigorating background music will be delighted. Those who want a little more substance with the style should cherry-pick a few chosen tracks which spotlight why Yeah Yeah Yeahs still impress a decade down the road.
  7. Apr 16, 2013
    30
    The Yeahs’ curiosity ultimately got the better of them, and what we’re left with is an album that bears a lot of attributes with the creature it’s named after: it doesn’t follow a set path, makes a lot of noise in your ears, but its ultimately something you’ll want to swat away and get rid of because of just how badly it annoys you.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Sep 18, 2013
    10
    This is a gem that's criminally underrated.This is a gem that's criminally underrated.
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  2. Apr 20, 2013
    9
    A different sound than their previous albums, i don't see a radio/tv hit song in this album but there are some great songs such as Under theA different sound than their previous albums, i don't see a radio/tv hit song in this album but there are some great songs such as Under the Earth, Subway, Despair that will get into you. Nice album cover as well. Expand
  3. Sep 1, 2013
    8
    OK here's the thing you hear there is a new YYY's album coming out. You flip out. You hear they worked with Dave Sitek & James Murphy. YouOK here's the thing you hear there is a new YYY's album coming out. You flip out. You hear they worked with Dave Sitek & James Murphy. You cannot stand the suspense. You hear 'Sacrilege' & at first you are thrown off by the gospel choir, but pretty soon it's playing on repeat in your head. THEN you get round to finally hearing 'Mosquito' in all of it's sythny, subteranean soundscape glory and your first reaction is WTF is this?? Because it doesn't resemble anything the band has done before. When they went "pop" on Blitz, people complained. And now they've gone weird, electro dub?!
    BUT IT IS BRILLIANT. Unquestionably. Give it a few listens. If it's hard, listen to 'Mosquito', 'Slave' and 'Despair' because those tracks will ease you into the new sound by retaining some of their original sound. 'Despair' completely won me over and it is now one of my favorite YYY tracks. This is an unusually brilliant record. Listen to it more than thrice.
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  4. Apr 24, 2013
    6
    After hearing their amazing lead single, Sacrilege, with its rousing chorus and gospel choir, this album would be onto a winner.After hearing their amazing lead single, Sacrilege, with its rousing chorus and gospel choir, this album would be onto a winner. Unfortunately, it seems to go a bit downhill after the great opening. Tracks like Subway and Always are too boring and These Paths consisted of silly background effects that ruined the song. But songs like Mosquito, Slave, Area 52 and Buried Alive make up for that with their punchy tunes and dark tones. I have to say, I expected something a bit more uptemp and anthemic considering the title, cover art and lead single. Expand
  5. Apr 18, 2013
    6
    Yeah Yeah Yeahs really tried to get everyone excited for this new album. I was very excited. After seeing that strange and somewhat disturbingYeah Yeah Yeahs really tried to get everyone excited for this new album. I was very excited. After seeing that strange and somewhat disturbing album cover, I knew the album would be quite interesting. It wasn't quite what I had expected. It was much more boring than I thought. Even with the collaborations in production with James Murphy and the guy from TV on the Radio, the album falls short for me. Not to say that the album sucks, but I just wanted a little bit more. The highlights are: "Sacrilege". Expand
  6. Apr 20, 2013
    5
    This album should be entitled, Yeah Yeah Yeahs lose their edge Slightly boring,well a lot boring .

    The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have a lot of
    This album should be entitled, Yeah Yeah Yeahs lose their edge Slightly boring,well a lot boring .

    The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have a lot of talent but this album sounds like a sell out.
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  7. Apr 21, 2013
    4
    Pretty boring. The magic contained in their previous 3 masterpieces is gone. I like bands who change their sound with every new release, justPretty boring. The magic contained in their previous 3 masterpieces is gone. I like bands who change their sound with every new release, just like they did on their previous releases, but this one, was a pretty boring change. I almost fall sleep while listening to this. Expand

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