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So Much For The City - The Thrills
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72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics What's this?

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, The Thrills incorporate the sounds of California rock from the 1960s and 70s (the Byrds, Beach Boys) as well as a bit of Beatles thrown in for good measure on this debut album, already a hit in the UK (and a nominee for the Mercury Music Prize).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Uncut
    90
    This is the best childhood summer holiday you ever had, condensed into 45 minutes of delicately arranged, beautifully performed, big, bright, cheery music. [Jul 2003, p.118]
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  2. Junkmedia
    88
    The smart pop hook chops displayed on So Much For the City make it clear that this is one retro-minded band that may just make it to the future.
  3. Blender
    60
    It's nicely done, but the relentless cheerfulness grates. [Nov 2003, p.122]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. LiamM
    10
    Feel good music....which we all need from time to time.
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  2. LiamM
    10
    Feel good music....which we all need from time to time.
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  3. AleakaC
    0
    sucked so bad! really just bad!!!!!!!! i mean that too he he he just laugh at this one and laugh with me otay ! bye bye
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