The Bravery
by The Bravery
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Mar 29, 2005
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. AllMusic
    80
    The Bravery isn't sonically mind-blowing, but the new millennium new wave revival remains intriguing.
  2. Blender
    70
    This is dramatic, radio-loving rock primed to outlive the current I Love The '80s infatuation. [Apr 2005, p.113]
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  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    80
    The Bravery treads the same well worn path as bands like The Smiths and The Cure but manages to avoid tripping on its roots by adding a unique personality.
  5. E! Online
    100
    While their sound is decidedly of the moment (Bloc Party, the Killers, et al), their songs are undeniably catchy as all get-out.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    There are countless other bands using electro blips to make us boogie and bang harder. [8 Apr 2005, p.65]
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  7. Lost At Sea
    80
    They are not so much copycats as they are skilled apprentices.
  8. Mojo
    80
    This is a swaggering, unashamedly fun pop record. [May 2005, p.94]
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  9. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    It's bold, brash, trashy fun that will tempt Killers fans to fall in lust all over again. [19 Mar 2005, p.57]
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  10. PopMatters
    70
    While the Bravery are certainly not in league with the Strokes, Interpol, or the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, this record is a strong one with some unexpected surprises.
  11. Q Magazine
    80
    If The Killers hadn't got there first with Hot Fuss, The Bravery's debut would have been revolutionary. Instead it is merely a brilliant pop record. [Apr 2005, p.115]
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  12. The Guardian
    80
    They don't sound too new, but their shuddering pop melodies and knack for smiling through gritted teeth might just make the Bravery the nation's favourite new band.
  13. Trouser Press
    70
    By the end of this brief guilty pleasure, the verdict rings clear: The Killers may have made better singles, but The Bravery made the better album.
  14. Uncut
    100
    This album really is just too good to be true. [Apr 2005, p.114]
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  15. Urb
    70
    They definitely know their way around the early Duran catalog, not forgetting the requisite stops at New Order and the Psychedelic Furs. [Apr 2005, p.101]
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Awards & Rankings

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#48 Most Discussed Album of 2005
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#72 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 99
  3. Negative: 19 out of 99
  1. TheyRule
    Apr 17, 2007
    8
    Whoever thinks they sound like The Killers is seriously retarded. The Killers are boring posers who think they are original. This is pure Whoever thinks they sound like The Killers is seriously retarded. The Killers are boring posers who think they are original. This is pure fun. Robert Smith should call Brandon Flowers, that cocky twat.… Full Review »
  2. KAndino
    Jan 19, 2007
    8
    Great retro sound!
  3. ameliae
    Nov 21, 2006
    8
    fun, summery dancey album with energy
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