New Magnetic Wonder
by The Apples In Stereo
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24

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  1. mikes.
    Feb 6, 2007
    5
    I'm a fan on their earlier works but not this new release. Apples in stereo have refused to evolve and are now sounding boring and tired. It's just not refreshing to listen to these guys anymore. Overall an average release, i think their hardcore fans will like it, but this is just average for me.
  2. RolfC
    Feb 13, 2007
    5
    With the raves by allmusic and Entertainment Weekly, I was expecting something special. One can take or leave the Brian Wilson/Jeff Lynne influences as well as the occasional lapses into psychedelic pop self-indulgence. But contrary to what ex-member Hilarie Sidney and others have said, this simply isn't catchy. I have listened to this with a straight and "changed" head, and frankly, With the raves by allmusic and Entertainment Weekly, I was expecting something special. One can take or leave the Brian Wilson/Jeff Lynne influences as well as the occasional lapses into psychedelic pop self-indulgence. But contrary to what ex-member Hilarie Sidney and others have said, this simply isn't catchy. I have listened to this with a straight and "changed" head, and frankly, this is simply not the super-catchy melodic pop everyone is talking about. Sheesh, this makes the odds and ends collection "Science Faire" sound like a masterpiece. Shoes, where are you?… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Paste Magazine
    60
    Infuriatingly inconsistent. [Dec 2006, p.90]
  2. Spin
    80
    New Magnetic Wonder couldn't be brighter if it had been performed on the sun. [Feb 2007, p.82]
  3. Under The Radar
    80
    Easily the most ambitious and compelling Apples record since the [Elephant 6] heyday. [#16, p.89]
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