Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Spiky, occasionally over sugary. [14 May 2005, p.67]
  2. Uncut
    40
    Only the urgent title song stands out amid nursery-rhyme emotions. [Jun 2005, p.110]
  3. Under The Radar
    50
    A relatively inconsequential bit of buzzing, chipper rock songs that mainly proves how adorable they are together. [#7]
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 49
  3. Negative: 5 out of 49
  1. KatrinaH.
    Aug 7, 2007
    3
    What IS there to like about this group? I mean, they could be worse, I suppose...but with grating vocals, repetitive song structures and What IS there to like about this group? I mean, they could be worse, I suppose...but with grating vocals, repetitive song structures and ridiculously self-absorbed lyrics they could certainly be a lot better. Carrie Brownstein would shoot them one look and they'd melt into little puddles of power chords and bad haircuts. Full Review »
  2. MichelleK
    Apr 8, 2007
    10
    ....amazing...
  3. JavierGE
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    So this is what guitar and power pop is all about. And what if the songs resemble past gems? They're all gems in their own right. So this is what guitar and power pop is all about. And what if the songs resemble past gems? They're all gems in their own right. It's very obvious to me: this is one of the albums of the decade (Well if you're a fan of Mouse On Mars then don't you even try to listen to it) Full Review »