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Mountain Battles - The Breeders
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75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critics What's this?

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the rock band formed by Kim Deal of the Pixies was produced by Steve Albini.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Lost At Sea
    87
    In a career full of perfect miniatures, Mountain Battles might actually be the Deals' best. It's certainly their most even-flowing.
  2. cokemachineglow
    82
    It is true that many may balk at the lack of outright pop or that some of the songs are too sparse or that Steve Albini's production is bottom-heavy, muddy, and lo-fi but there's just too much to love on this album for any of that to get in the way.
  3. Blender
    60
    The result is slight but often gorgeous. [Apr 2008, p.77]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. SteveS
    10
    Perfect for whatever mood you're in. The albums raw sound in exactly what I hoped for when I picked this up. I've been a fan since 1990 and have never been disappointed by The Breeders. Track 3 "Night of Joy", Track 5 "German Studies", Track 10 "Here No More" are my favorites.… Expand
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  2. ConnorG.
    10
    I should mention, I'm a big fan. Lots of expectations here, but all have been fulfilled. I can jump into this album at different points, depending on mood, and be transported somewhere else by the end of a few songs. The journey is always worth it. Battles is moody without being annoying, oblique but not trying. Grounded, raw, and filled with hooks that seep in after a few listens. It will be the album that marks the year for me.… Expand
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  3. MichaelE.
    8
    It´s a very fine work, and it´s interesting that it works so well, because the material is so raw. Nevertheless it creates a unique atmosphere - really stunning! In some of the very moody pieces there is a distant parallel to the the Young Marble Giants.… Expand
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