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Raise The Dead - Phantom Planet
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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics What's this?

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth studio album for the Southern California band is based on Alex Greenwald's ideas about spending time with a fictional cult.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    For all the angst, Raise the Dead is ultimately uplifting.
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    Even with a few stumbles, Raise the Dead is among Phantom Planet's most enjoyable albums.
  3. Spin
    60
    Raise the Dead works best when power takes a backseat to pop. [May 2008, p.106]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Sunday
    10
    Liars! it will almost surely get inside your head, and stay. great album by a great band! get it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Caats
    10
    great album. much better than last, which was good too. It's not the guest, but there's a good mix of enjoyable pop and more experimental styles.… Expand
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  3. PrestonJ.
    9
    Of all their albums this is the most balanced and most true to their songwriting strengths than any other. The lyrics and singing encapsulate the feel of their self titled while the music is a throw back to the folky pop that made The Guest and Phantom Planet is Missing such a welcome departure. Though not perfect ( a few miscued songs later on the disc) a thoroughly entertaining romp.… Expand
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