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81 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: This debut effort from Liverpool's The Coral is an inventive mix of numerous musical styles.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    90
    The funniest, most refreshing British debut in years.
  2. PopMatters
    90
    Might be one of the most original albums you'll ever hear.
  3. Playlouder
    60
    This is no whimsical, fey take on folk music, rather a bold, buoyant frug with the skeletons of The Doors, Teardrop Explodes and other likeminded explorers of the stoned side.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. SteveH
    10
    A great album that gets even better with repeat listening
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Disappointed
    4
    After reading all the "amazing" and "brilliant" comments here I went out and bought the CD. I found it neither amazing or brilliant. Just another disappointment.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ChrissyF.
    3
    its a bit poor really, get it together!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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