Outside
by Tapes 'n Tapes
  • Record Label: Ibid
  • Release Date: Jan 11, 2011
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. KateM
    Apr 2, 2011
    8
    This would easily be a 10, if not for Mumford & Sons, who make Tapes 'n Tapes look lackluster in comparison, being two bands of a similar sound. The gritty vocals, the infectious beats and over all togetherness of Outside make it a truely great album. Note worthy songs include Badaboom and Freak Out, which have the most energy and passion of an otherwise slightly monotenous album.
  2. simco1974
    Jan 12, 2011
    8
    On Outside, Tapes 'n Tapes go back to doing their own recording and producing, and it shows. In my opinion the results are great. This is a very good album.
  3. clawrence199
    Jan 19, 2011
    9
    This is definitely an upgrade from walk it off. I highly respect the work of David Fridmann on the last album but he always seems to take the compression sledgehammer to the mix, which in my subjective opinion, ruins a little bit of Tapes n Tapes genius. Outside is Tapes n Tapes with full dynamic range. Not to mention the band's music is much for infectious.
  4. ZacharyMatson
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    An amazing album that sucks you in from the very beginning. Every track has it's own unique sound and feel, solid acoustics and an amazing lead vocalist with clever and smart lyrics. Outside is a rare gem.

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 19, 2011
    70
    They've rediscovered what made them vital.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 12, 2011
    60
    The absence of a monstrous lead track, though, suggests the appeal will remain selective. [Apr 2011, p.110]
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 23, 2011
    40
    The general malaise that characterises Outside manifests itself in many forms: 'Mighty Long's overwhelming dearth of meaning, the sluggish pacing of 'People You Know' or the shortlived kick-back against mediocrity that is 'Freak Out'.
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