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Strange House - The Horrors
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71 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Summary: Alan Moulder and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the producers on the UK goth-punk band's debut LP.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. The Guardian
    100
    The band bolster their indie credentials by touching on everything from Joe Meek (Thunderclaps) to the B-52s (She Is the New Thing) and the Fall (Excellent Choice).
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    The Horrors make some thrilling music on Strange House. [Summer 2007, p.80]
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  3. Stylus Magazine
    33
    The Horrors aren't horrifying and Strange House is nowhere near strange enough.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. JonnyW.
    10
    A terrifyingly brilliant album from on of my new favourite bands ,who would have thought the organ ,big hair,more style than well anyone , and a hell of a lot of screaming could mix together to make make a masterpiece.… Expand
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  2. Mr.Hankey
    5
    The Horrors aren't a bad band and actually a few of the tracks on this debut are okay but the problem is it's all been done before. This is worn-out rock 'n' roll not something totally innovative and in-depth. I wouldn't encourage the purchase of this record for a few reasons: 1. The Horrors are boring, 2. They look like the guys from Motley Crue, and 3. It's just not as fun as it's made out to be.… Expand
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  3. AlexA
    1
    Really bad.
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