Simple Math - Manchester Orchestra
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73 out of 100

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  • Summary: The Atlanta alternative band release a third album of grunge-y indie-pop.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Alternative Press
    May 16, 2011
    100
    Simple Math is a perfect interpretation of an imperfect man's life, and hopefully just another chapter in the larger story Manchester orchestra have yet to reveal. [Jun 2011, p.105]
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  2. American Songwriter
    May 10, 2011
    80
    They've perfected the balance of gorgeous songwriting and rabid musicianship, so we can't wait to see what they do next.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 23, 2011
    80
    This, their third album, continues the Atlantans' slow but upward career trajectory to date, almost akin to an American Elbow in that they're grandiose, utterly lovely, but unlikely to sell any records for at least another couple of releases down the line.
  4. Q Magazine
    May 31, 2011
    60
    The follow-up to 2009's Everything To Nothing crackles with energy. [Jun 2011, p.119]
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  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
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  1. dukeofmoriac
    10
    They never disappoint , the end of a song only means another great one is coming . A absolutely great album. Andy hulls voice is something everybody should hear… Expand
  2. throwinken
    10
    Don't go in expecting something musically that you've never heard before, but go in expecting to hear the shockingly honest lyrics that Andy Hull has become known for.… Expand
  3. Vampire25
    9
    Simple Math is easily ten times better than "Mean Everything To Nothing". Every song you felt and you can relate. Andy Hull has an extraordinary voice that just swallows you in. Simple Math is easily the stand out track. All In All. Simple Math is a terrific album. A-… Collapse
  4. jugoyupi
    8
    The complex sound of this piece of the work of Manchester Orchestra, proved the development of ideas and senses that can by expressed through this music genre.… Expand

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