Pull The Pin
by Stereophonics
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Oct 15, 2007
Metascore
46

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. Dot Music
    40
    Wham, bam, rock and glam, it's Marshall stacks turned up to 11 and Kelly riffing away in the steps of a heap of bands who do it better.
  2. The Guardian
    40
    It's business as usual for Britain's most hamfisted rock band.
  3. musicOMH.com
    40
    The album has undoubtedly been an opus of dedication but essentially there is no spontaneity.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    40
    Absolutely without spark and wholly forgettable.
  6. Spin
    60
    Solid and well crafted. [Nov 2007, p.135]
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  7. Uncut
    60
    It's harder to fault the tunes, however, smeared thick with QOTSA sludge or pretty 'Dakota' clones 'It Means Nothing' and 'Daisy Lane.' [Nov 2007, p.123]
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  8. Mojo
    60
    The whole thing sounds effortless, and not always in a god way. [Dec 2007, p.109]
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  9. PopMatters
    40
    A strong taste of the lack of direction is evident as the final seconds of 'Drowning' trickle away and Jones’ wails turn distinctly, gratingly off-tune as they fritter off into oblivion.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. MikeL
    Aug 29, 2009
    10
    'Pull the Pin' is the best their album!!! It's sounds really great and more emotional than previous albums. Every song is 'Pull the Pin' is the best their album!!! It's sounds really great and more emotional than previous albums. Every song is worths to be a hit. Strange to see it in the worst albums list on this site.… Full Review »
  2. ChrisK
    Jul 20, 2009
    8
    Not their best, although the tracks 'Bank Holiday Monday' and 'My Friends' are up there as classic 'phonics Not their best, although the tracks 'Bank Holiday Monday' and 'My Friends' are up there as classic 'phonics material. It's such a shame this album is rated so low, it's going to put many people off from discovering a truly great and unique band.… Full Review »
  3. EwenS
    Oct 11, 2008
    8
    Yet another brave twist too a long career for Stereophonics, and again they have pulled it off with a mixture of fast tempo and slow well Yet another brave twist too a long career for Stereophonics, and again they have pulled it off with a mixture of fast tempo and slow well written ballads. This is up their with l.s.v.o.… Full Review »
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