The Black Magic Show
by Elefant
  • Record Label: Kemado
  • Release Date: Apr 18, 2006
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Pitchfork
    36
    Elefant's latest is only as deep as its clenched-jaw fake-Brit hooks.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    25
    A dull, droning bit of mainstream rock.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. justinN
    Nov 22, 2006
    8
    If you're a fan of Elefant, BUY NOW!!! If you are just getting into them, sample a few tracks, then buy. This album isn't new If you're a fan of Elefant, BUY NOW!!! If you are just getting into them, sample a few tracks, then buy. This album isn't new ground for them, but it puts you into a simular state of mind as "Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid." I'd prefer to hear experimentation w/o loosing their original sound, but there's always next album.… Full Review »
  2. michaelv.
    Jul 30, 2006
    8
    Totally underrated. Pure pop with an edge. I love it, one of this years best.
  3. sandys
    Jun 29, 2006
    5
    got into the first album on flight back from tenerife and was elated at performance. Have to say if it was this pretty lacklustre album, I got into the first album on flight back from tenerife and was elated at performance. Have to say if it was this pretty lacklustre album, I may have got of the flight.… Full Review »
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