Raise The Dead
by Phantom Planet
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 15, 2008
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. AllMusic
    80
    Even with a few stumbles, Raise the Dead is among Phantom Planet's most enjoyable albums.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    The moodiest moments are what ultimately make this album Phantom Planet's best. [May 2008, p.140]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    70
    Jumping from Bowie glam to disco punk, the band tosses in synths, arch backing coos and riffing saxes for songs that are both expansive and strange.
  6. Spin
    60
    Raise the Dead works best when power takes a backseat to pop. [May 2008, p.106]
  7. Blender
    50
    The guitar rock here is loud, taut, buoyant--but stands little chance of getting inside your head.
  8. PopMatters
    50
    There are just as many promising set-ups on Raise the Dead as there are muddled conclusions, which I suppose is what ultimately makes for such a frustrating listening experience.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Sunday
    Apr 22, 2008
    10
    Liars! it will almost surely get inside your head, and stay. great album by a great band! get it!
  2. PrestonJ.
    Apr 21, 2008
    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 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.… Full Review »
  3. Jason
    Apr 20, 2008
    8
    Easily their best yet, they've found a good balance between the overly poppy The Guest and the forced garage rock of their self-titled album.
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