Phantom Punch - Sondre Lerche
User Score
7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13

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  1. mikes.
    Feb 6, 2007
    9
    Album of the year so far and I wouldn't be surprise if it makes a lot of critics top ten an amazing album!!!! His personal best Sondre is more aggressive on this album and rocks out harder than one would expect. Great pop melodies and glossy production. The songwriting is excellent as well, an album in which all other indie album of 2007 should be judged against, sondre lerche has set a very high bar for other artists to be able to top this new release.… Expand
  2. EinarK
    Feb 15, 2007
    1
    Not too good :) Two way dialouge, best ever!!!
  3. chrisl
    Feb 15, 2007
    10
    i love how sondre lerche can willingly change his sound from album to album. phantom punch, clearly a conscious effort to prove his "inner-rockingness," doesn't disappoint with great tracks like "say it all," "john, let me go," and the title track.
  4. HJR
    Feb 5, 2007
    8
    Definitely cleaner and more accessible than his first two albums. Personally, I prefer The Duper Sessions. I absolutely loved that album and I like this when it reminds me of that pure jazz-pop standard sound. "Say It All" is brilliant and most of the other tracks are interesting enough, but never nostalgia-inducing or groundbreaking in any way.
  5. AnnaL
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    Admittedly, the songs are much, much better when you are hearing them live, but Sondre Lerche can sing his Norwegian arse off. I would very highly recommend this album.
  6. LudoM
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    This is one of the reasons I'm proud to be Norwegian! This guy is THE best performer together with his band or solo on stage - live or studio... I love it :) Gimme me more, much more!!!
  7. FábioP
    Feb 19, 2007
    9
    Great CD, but less than his predecessor: Duper Sessions
  8. RafaelZ
    May 13, 2007
    10
    inustice. this singer rox a lot. cheers!

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Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Paste Magazine
    60
    His grittiest, least-ethereal long-player to date. [Feb 2007, p.58]
  2. Magnet
    70
    Sounds like somebody has exited the coffeehouse with a strong jolt of caffeine. [#74, p.101]
  3. Under The Radar
    70
    Lerche has turned himself more rock than indie. [#16, p.93]
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