Only in Dreams
by Dum Dum Girls
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Sep 27, 2011
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Consequence
    Sep 26, 2011
    40
    There are some songs to love, but you can only take so many variations of the same theme.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 23, 2011
    60
    Just as Only In Dreams confirms this bunch of self-anointed femme fatales as an impressive songwriting outfit, it's stands as a warning that their outwardly-facing facade is wearing thin.
  3. Mojo
    Dec 22, 2011
    60
    It's a record that reveals previously hidden depths. [Nov 2011, p.93]
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  5. PopMatters
    Sep 28, 2011
    50
    There are no standouts or outright bombs, just 10 Dum Dum Girls songs; no more, no less.
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 28, 2011
    60
    No matter how likable all 10 of these songs may be, there's something missing here.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. eastside
    Sep 29, 2011
    8
    The star of this record is the production team with a nod to Kirstin Gundred's powerful vocal performance. The first half of this record isThe star of this record is the production team with a nod to Kirstin Gundred's powerful vocal performance. The first half of this record is full of some of DDG's best ever songs, unfortunately there is a bit of a come down on the latter half that takes away some of it's momentum. Still, a very good record from a band to keep an eye on.… Full Review »
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