Slipway Fires
by Razorlight
  • Record Label: Mercury
  • Release Date: Mar 10, 2009
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    Slipway Fires requires more of your time and duly rewards it. [Dec 2008, p.120]
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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 6 out of 20
  1. Ricko
    Apr 23, 2012
    5
    After 2 pretty solid albums and a progression from Indie band to chart toppers Razorlight seemed to have fallen between 2 stools on this one.After 2 pretty solid albums and a progression from Indie band to chart toppers Razorlight seemed to have fallen between 2 stools on this one. They haven't built on the slickness of their "Razorlight" album, neither have they reverted back to their alternative Indie style. This is it's record with mostly mid tempo soft rockers. There are 2 or 3 good songs on this but for more than half the time it's an effort to stay awake. Johnny B takes his self indulgence to new levels here.… Full Review »
  2. DJC
    Jun 21, 2009
    8
    I'm surprised how poorly this record was received they have made a very good album here. Sure, just as their last album was not war this I'm surprised how poorly this record was received they have made a very good album here. Sure, just as their last album was not war this is not the Joshua tree, but wire to wire is as soulful as tabloid lover is catchy (maybe a little cheesy but hey) it really boils down to a good record that is not getting the praise that it deserves.… Full Review »
  3. DaanK.
    Feb 13, 2009
    10
    The best album of Razorlight!
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