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Return To Cookie Mountain - TV on the Radio
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88 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 40 Critics What's this?

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 213 Ratings

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  • Summary: David Bowie guests on the highly-anticipated second LP (and major-label debut) from the distinctive NYC band.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Yes, the journey is often challenging, but that's what makes it unforgettable. [Dec 2006, p.190]
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    100
    Return To Cookie Mountain is one for the ages.
  3. Trouser Press
    60
    As music for airports, the album hums along like a tension-age sedative, but if it was meant to be a grand artistic statement by an acclaimed band with a distinctive vision, it's pretty much static.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 148
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 148
  3. Negative: 16 out of 148
  1. JamesB.
    10
    Great music isn't always easy to digest. This is an 11-course meal of gristle on which I happily dine.
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. denisev
    5
    an interesting child impossible to bond with
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Chris
    3
    Can't get it. The high points are just ok, the lows excruciating. the Bowie backups distracting. EVERY song has the harmonized vocals. Ok, we get it, but do you gotta do it for every song? Gets old!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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