Serena-Maneesh - Serena-Maneesh
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84 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Alternative Press
    100
    One of the few albums that deserves its Pitchfork-generated hype. [Jul 2006, p.204]
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    90
    By marrying the subtle ethereality of bands like MBV with the swashbuckling pomp of a modern-day Iggy, they are a band at once single-minded and confused.
  3. All Music Guide
    90
    It should not take the seasoned listener too long to grasp that Serena Maneesh transcend the narrow boundaries of shoegaze.
  4. Pitchfork
    86
    These aren't 11 songs so much as 12 blood-riling arguments.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Sure, this speaker-frying style has been done before, but rarely with such confidence. [12 May 2006, p.83]
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  6. cokemachineglow
    81
    Serena Maneesh injects the Warhols' toothy, cocksure swagger [into] the lush, narcotic insularity of My Bloody Valentine and Ride.

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User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 5 out of 23
  1. RG
    8
    my first impression of this record was that its just another shoegaze act, but after a couple of listen, this groups really has a sound of their own even though they will never get away from the mbv comparisons. the album really has a very rock anthem feeling and its simply grand in some parts. these guys push things and just when u think they cant push anything futher they do. Candelighted is an unbelievable track with gorgeous arangements followed by a crash rockout of beehiver II. dont come down here is elegant dream pop and the 12 minute ender is a good closer that highlights the bands range. great first record for a group.… Full Review »
  2. Garrett
    8
    Sounds like more upbeat, energetic MBV. I like this album a lot, it's not amazing but it's definitely good :D
  3. MihaiV
    10
    Excellent. Very close to a masterpiece. It's true that classifying it as shoegaze is debateable. It's so much more.
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