Simpatico
by The Charlatans UK
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9

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  1. RabR
    May 4, 2006
    8
    A good album which gets better with every listen. The Charlatans have to be the most underated band in Britain by far as they never seem get the recognition which they deserve despite having great albums.
  2. BertE
    May 11, 2006
    7
    You have to respect the Charlatans for continuing to explore new sounds, but the album doesn't play to their strengths enough. Still it is well crafted and an enjoyable listen, though it will not rank among their best.
  3. MeandMe
    May 19, 2006
    10
    Critics are complety wrong, when I viewed the score I couldn't believe it... this album is just fantastic, amazing and awesone... the Charlatans are another stuff, much better than almost of the shit that are up in the list, listen it!!!
  4. Jo
    Jun 9, 2006
    8
    Ha finally another new release from one of my all time favourite bands... I agree completely with Bert E. Although there are still great Charlatans- tunes here like Muddy Ground, Blackened Blue Eyes and When The lights go out in London, it doesn't live up to Up at The Lake or Wondrland, a bit dissapointing though they deserve indeed respect for discovering new grounds...
  5. doooogies
    Aug 4, 2006
    2
    I am a massive Charlies fan. I have every LP and single since year dot. Simpatico is watery pablum. Must try harder boys.
  6. reym
    Jun 21, 2006
    9
    A beautiful album! Just Amazing!!

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Billboard
    70
    There's plenty here for old and even new fans to enjoy.
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  2. Uncut
    60
    Talk of Simpatico as the band's Sandinista! is, in truth, wide of the mark. It's better seen as a footpath linking the claustrophobia of their early work with the Black Country funk of Wonderland, while hinting at a way forward. [May 2006, p.124]
  3. Dot Music
    50
    While going reggae was always going to be risky, it's the severe lack of conviction - whether in Burgess's mumblings or songs general vagueness - that's the biggest problem.
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