Philosophy of the World [Remastered]
by The Shaggs
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. kermie_the_frog
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    This is either a 10/10 classic or 0/10 absolute fail. I honestly can't tell so I guess I'll just go with the 10/10.
  2. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    8
    A phenomenal album that defies expectation and creates a new sound that has not been made before.
  3. Hugeonpluto
    Mar 25, 2021
    7
    Normally, i would say stay away. But, if you have the time, give it a listen. You'll laugh till you cry.
  4. melomaniac18
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    I'm sorry that the three girls had a lot of problems. Their dad forced them to play some musical instruments and not to live a normal life.This album is a beautiful mess, it has an experimental, unique and still fresh sound,even if I didn't like very much the love songs. My favourite ones are "My Pal Foot Foot" and "It's Halloween". Also some tracks maybe we're written because the bandI'm sorry that the three girls had a lot of problems. Their dad forced them to play some musical instruments and not to live a normal life.This album is a beautiful mess, it has an experimental, unique and still fresh sound,even if I didn't like very much the love songs. My favourite ones are "My Pal Foot Foot" and "It's Halloween". Also some tracks maybe we're written because the band was angry with their dad. Not a lot of albums sound like that,so I think this album deserves this score.… Expand
  5. bellyboyrubby
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    Up there with the greats (e.g, Abbey Road, Pet Sounds, or anything by AJR). I'd give it a strong 8 to a light 9
  6. MitchellFahey
    May 30, 2023
    10
    It's so bad that it's amazing. It will 100% make anyone who listens to it laugh uncontrollably.

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mojo
    Oct 24, 2016
    60
    The Shaggs couldn't play, they could barely sing and their songs are rudimentary, but you won't hear many records with such heartfelt authenticity of feeling. [Oct 2016, p.107]
  2. Uncut
    Oct 24, 2016
    90
    Yes, it's largely tuneless, the guitars and drums about as co-ordinated as a set of blindfolded square dancers, but the sisters' naive approach yields endless wonder. [Nov 2016, p.52]
  3. Magnet
    Oct 24, 2016
    95
    There's nothing else like it, and once you listen, you'll never forget it. [No. 136, p.61]
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