The Cost
by The Frames
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Feb 20, 2007
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15

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  1. MattD.
    Feb 22, 2007
    3
    It's like Coldplay without the jangly guitar and fine melodies.

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    It's a bit unfortunate that the Irishmen decided to keep their songwriting and musical prowess stagnant. [Mar 2007, p.143]
  2. Magnet
    60
    Pleasant if unspectacular. [#74, p.96]
  3. NOW Magazine
    80
    Singer Glen Hansard moves from quiet introspection to earnest Jeremy Enigk-like wailing and back again, all the while reminding you just how rewarding a listen The Cost is.
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