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Santi - The Academy Is...
Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    [Their] just-edgy-enough indie punk has an endearing salty sweetness. [6 Apr 2007, p.77]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    Sadly, TAI...'s surprise maturation isn't yet 100 per cent complete.
  3. All Music Guide
    70
    An enjoyable next step for the Academy Is..., this album shows that the guys are still growing, but maybe just starting to figure themselves out.
  4. Alternative Press
    70
    It all works... simultaneously calling to mind Fall Out Boy and Franz Ferdinand. [May 2007, p.158]
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  5. Blender
    60
    While the lyrics are strictly study-hall ("I'm no gentleman/I can be a prick" = poetry!), TAI… separate from the emo wolf pack by cribbing furiously from '70s rock.
  6. Sputnikmusic
    60
    Distinguishing themselves from the shadow of Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and the like without sacrificing too many of the essential elements of their debut album, The Academy Is… have emerged as a band with ambition and the songwriting skill to match.
  7. Rolling Stone
    50
    Most of the album is forgettable, or worse.
  8. Spin
    40
    There are awkward attempts at the strutting pomp rock of Queen, the pop reggae of the Police, and the wardrobe of the Strokes. [Apr 2007, p.86]
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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. EinarJ.
    5
    Decent. The first 4 tracks, 'Seeds' and 'Neighbours' are the only standout tracks, but they didn't change my world. Dissappointing "comeback", since their debut was extremely catchy.… Full Review »
  2. Ace
    0
    Unimaginative & stupidly boring!
  3. JN.
    10
    Excellent album. Wat a voice!!
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