The Coral
by The Coral
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. 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.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Their selling point is an eclecticism that evades Oasis-style overkill with compact songs that hop all over the place.
  3. Blender
    60
    There are enough moments to suggest that, should they ever concentrate on, say, just 10 of their favorite styles, they could be fab. [#14, p.133]
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Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best Album of 2003
19
#19 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. MarcusMarcus
    Apr 10, 2013
    9
    The album is lots of fun, among the best British debuts of the decade. The occasional beefheart guitar work is nice. Nothing to inventive, butThe album is lots of fun, among the best British debuts of the decade. The occasional beefheart guitar work is nice. Nothing to inventive, but its ambitious for a debut, especially considering the average age of the band when they made this.… Full Review »
  2. SteveH
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    A great album that gets even better with repeat listening
  3. SophieM
    Oct 18, 2007
    8
    I like it a lot.
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