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

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  1. 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.
  2. VitoC.
    Apr 19, 2008
    9
    Not quite as good as their last two, but their albums are all stellar. And at least half the songs on this one are some of the best ones they've ever made.
  3. Caats
    Apr 19, 2008
    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.
  4. 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 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.
  5. Sunday
    Apr 22, 2008
    10
    Liars! it will almost surely get inside your head, and stay. great album by a great band! get it!
  6. [Alex]
    Apr 18, 2008
    8
    Great album by a great & fun band. I didn't like how "California" made them have a stupid label for just that song. When i heard "Phantom Planet", it was just fun and i just liked it from beginning to end. "Raise the Dead" is just as good as "Phantom Planet." My favorites songs that i just can't stop listening to are: "Raise the Dead" "Quarantine" "Ship Lost At Sea" "Demon Great album by a great & fun band. I didn't like how "California" made them have a stupid label for just that song. When i heard "Phantom Planet", it was just fun and i just liked it from beginning to end. "Raise the Dead" is just as good as "Phantom Planet." My favorites songs that i just can't stop listening to are: "Raise the Dead" "Quarantine" "Ship Lost At Sea" "Demon Daughters" (love the bass in this one) "Geronimo" "Confess".… Expand

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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. AllMusic
    80
    Even with a few stumbles, Raise the Dead is among Phantom Planet's most enjoyable albums.
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  2. Alternative Press
    80
    The moodiest moments are what ultimately make this album Phantom Planet's best. [May 2008, p.140]
  3. Blender
    50
    The guitar rock here is loud, taut, buoyant--but stands little chance of getting inside your head.
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