Per Second, Per Second, Per Second... Every Second
by Wheat
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Nov 4, 2003
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Billboard
    50
    "Per Second..." finds Wheat in the midst of an identity crisis, attempting to balance largely superb songs with an exasperating presentation.
  2. Magnet
    40
    The first Wheat album that'll make you cringe through four or five listens before you can tolerate its artificial sweetness. [#61, p.111]
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  3. The A.V. Club
    60
    The band seems to be making a conscious effort to alienate its old fan base.
  5. Rolling Stone
    60
    There are moments when the band struggles to mitigate the mainstream impulses with the old indie ones.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
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  1. MartinF
    Oct 1, 2004
    7
    Though a lot more accesible than "Medeiros" and "Hope and Adams" Wheat's new album isn't just a regular pop album. They may not Though a lot more accesible than "Medeiros" and "Hope and Adams" Wheat's new album isn't just a regular pop album. They may not have done it as succesfully as Modest Mouse did with their "Good News For People Who Love Bad News", but they have proved that it's not entirely necessary to follow all indie rules to make a good album. I still prefer their more melancholic sound, but I still respect Wheat and their courage.… Full Review »
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