• Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Jun 6, 2006
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Puzzles Like You... is not at all Halstead's best work, and what has sounded simple and subtle before begins to feel simplistic and blunt; the songs here move with an energy that seems either forced or mocking, and on the whole embrace the kind of triteness they used to offset.
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. ryans
    Dec 7, 2006
    9
    i don't understand the reviews. normally i agree with the bulk of reviews but it seems critics missed the boat on this album. stop i don't understand the reviews. normally i agree with the bulk of reviews but it seems critics missed the boat on this album. stop harboring the its not slowdive angst and enjoy the barage of gorgeous 60's pop. Full Review »
  2. JonL
    Sep 13, 2006
    9
    Absolutely incredible. Their best album yet by far.
  3. petef
    Aug 5, 2006
    10
    I listened this album today at the bus on the way to the beach and I found myself crying of joy