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Spells - The Comas
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72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Blender
    80
    The big-screen sweep and high-definition melodies (suggesting Weezer's sluggish pep buoyed by the Flaming Lips' hallucinatory orchestrations) make this "malfunctioning android"'s anthems of depression extra vivid.
  2. Pitchfork
    74
    Their inability to come up with truly novel material leaves them stuck at indie's Triple AAA level both artistically and commercially.
  3. All Music Guide
    70
    Though it may not be flawless, it's pretty satisfying nonetheless.
  4. Rolling Stone
    70
    Not all of Spells is as memorable as you'd hope. [19 Apr 2007, p.63]
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  5. Spin
    70
    The hooks are stronger, the production richer, and the scale grander. [May 2007, p.84]
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  6. PopMatters
    70
    The Comas seem to just be hitting their stride with Spells.
  7. Slant Magazine
    60
    Their songs are cute and brisk and, despite its foibles, Spells won't put anybody to sleep.
  8. Under The Radar
    40
    The Spells cast here are easily escapable and instantly forgettable. [#17, p.83]
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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. androids.
    10
    this is my band. so of course i could be biased, but i'm pretty sure we are **** awesome.
  2. CharlieN.
    10
    I think it's one of the best albums of the year. I was a minor fan of them with their last CD (conductor) and this new CD makes me a believer. Lots of rock, and some sweetness at the end. I think the stand-out track is I Am A Spider. You get two really poppy-rock songs before it and then it breaks into an all out Epic rock song on this third track. Everything that follows is masterful. My only complaint is it's kinda short. Some EPs are longer than this. Think Weezer-length. It's good though. Really good. And the cover of the album is great.… Full Review »
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