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73 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: The British dance trio's second album was produced by Paul Epworth.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    May 24, 2011
    91
    The indie dance act hits those heights [of single "Blue Cassette"] 10 more times. [27 May 2011, p.79]
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  2. musicOMH.com
    May 16, 2011
    90
    It seems Pala is Friendly Fires' successful attempt to translate their positivity-injected carnival live performances into a record. In the process, it just so happens they've delivered what deserves to be the soundtrack to the summer.
  3. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2011
    60
    There is sparkling pop invention in abundance here, and, homage or not, that surely transcends any decade. [Jun 2011, p.106]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MaxRofls
    10
    Forest and Matt have got it all wrong. Track for track, the only song from "self-titled" that exceeds ANY of the songs on Pala is "Jump in the Pool". Other than that, Pala is WAYYYYYYYYY better. Better hooks, better tone, better production, better EVERYTHING. This is a definite step forward for this band.… Expand
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  2. JengoMango
    9
    There's so much music coming at you from all directions that sometimes all behind your control you miss out on some of the good stuff. Why haven't I discovered this album during summer?! So bright, so unapologetically pop, so much fun! An unlistenable crap like Teenage Dream produces 5 #1 hits and this doesn't?! For another reference point it is also better than Cut Copy's Zonoscope, because it is preoccupied with abundant joy than contrivance.… Expand
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  3. Forestgravy
    5
    Disappointing. Far from being a poor album but lacks almost all of the charm and the joyfully careless attitude that pulsated through the speakers on their self-titled debut. It seems like they are making a record that they feel they should make, rather than one they want to make. Also, practically no shoegaze elements which gave them an added depth. Musical progression is essential but this seems far more unimaginitive than their first.… Expand
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