Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Q Magazine
    Apr 10, 2013
    60
    They up the anthem count and resemble a lo-fi Dire Straits. [May 2013, p.112]
  2. Mar 14, 2013
    50
    The results are hit-or-miss.
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Apr 14, 2013
    9
    Strike gently is generally not as fast paced as The Virgins 2008 self titled album. It is a huge change from album to album, but Strike gentlyStrike gently is generally not as fast paced as The Virgins 2008 self titled album. It is a huge change from album to album, but Strike gently delivers with such mesmerizing solo's and beats. Generally favorable album. Full Review »
  2. BKM
    Mar 15, 2013
    7
    I was a huge fan of the band's self titled 2008 debut and while I don't know why it took them this long to release a sophomore album, I'm gladI was a huge fan of the band's self titled 2008 debut and while I don't know why it took them this long to release a sophomore album, I'm glad that it's finally here. Strike Gently isn't quite as frantically paced as its predecessor, but the grooves will still suck you in and leave you pleasantly buzzed. Full Review »