• Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Jun 1, 2010
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Born Ruffians’ sophomore album is a cohesive, occasionally repetitious helping of choppy indie pop, almost brutalist in its minimalist instrumentation and dry-as-a-bone production.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    The spare production on their second album is less indebted to the post-punk era. [July 2010, p. 129]
  3. Uncut
    60
    The finished result has a curiously restrained feel, an odd mix of clumpy drumming, bluesy vocals and spidery guitars. [Jul 2010, p.103]
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Dec 5, 2010
    8
    Critically underrated. One of those great, joyful, sparse, delightfully messy indie rock albums. They remind me of Harlem Shakes, Clap YourCritically underrated. One of those great, joyful, sparse, delightfully messy indie rock albums. They remind me of Harlem Shakes, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Wave Machines. Try this album and enjoy. Full Review »