Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. Palookaville could stand one more trimming pass, but it gives Cook's canon the needed depth.
  2. Palookaville will surprise you.
  3. Filter
    76
    The last few numbers droop, and as a whole, the record sinks a little from the weight of all that goddamn goodwill. [#12, p.98]
  4. Palookaville is every bit as rewarding an experience when taken as a cohesive unit as the best songs are when taken individually.
  5. Spin
    75
    As usual, his willingness to please gives the disc its fast-food kick. [Oct 2004, p.113]
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. andreil
    Oct 16, 2004
    10
    This is going to be seen as a landmark album in the future, nearly every track is a gem.
  2. Sep 26, 2012
    0
    This album is not Fatboy Slim, he should've changed his name to Careeristhiphopgarbage-Slim, he hired some untalented rapper to rap his poorThis album is not Fatboy Slim, he should've changed his name to Careeristhiphopgarbage-Slim, he hired some untalented rapper to rap his poor lyrics, a little of it is catchy, and even less in fun. Full Review »
  3. Michael
    Nov 19, 2004
    8
    This album is vastly underrated...ignore the negative reviews...this album is great...much more chilled out than his previous albums....you This album is vastly underrated...ignore the negative reviews...this album is great...much more chilled out than his previous albums....you can listen to it over and over without getting tired of it...the best song IMO is the cover of Steve Miller's The Joker featuring Bootsy Collins....very catchy and funky...it's destined to be a major hit...other highlights are "Put It Back Together" featuring Damon Albarn of Blur and "It's a Wonderful Night" Full Review »