The Center Won't Hold
by Sleater-Kinney
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
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  1. sammyanthony
    Aug 17, 2019
    6
    Seductive but a little bit lethargic. St. Vincent's production really took effect. At some point, it felt like Janet Weiss' strikes got ultra lifeless contrasted to Sleater-Kinney's past projects, noting that her departure might has something to do with it.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 12, 2019
    60
    The Center Won’t Hold is what most respected musicologists would term a “good album with some great songs.”
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  2. PopMatters
    Sep 10, 2019
    70
    It doesn't matter whether that future looks good or bad. Either way, The Center Won't Hold is a surprising path for taking an honest look at things, holding it together, and moving on.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Aug 30, 2019
    80
    It’s more polished than most S-K albums, but it’s still a flurry of frenetic chords, caustic drum beats and yelps and hisses from Carrie Brownstein and Tucker. Clark gave The Center Won’t Hold a very modern filter and sheen, but Sleater-Kinney still set the tone.
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