The English Riviera
by Metronomy
  • Record Label: Because
  • Release Date: Apr 11, 2011
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 66
  3. Negative: 2 out of 66
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  1. Esteban
    Apr 19, 2012
    3
    Plinky-plonky rubbish. Maybe Metronomy aren't for me, or maybe it sounds different on the actual English Riviera rather than in rain-soaked Glasgow. I do like a bit of Brit Lo-fi, but I think Belle and Sebastian have done this sort of thing a lot better than this. The rating is for 'The Look' only, avoid the rest.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 7, 2011
    80
    The English Riviera is a challenging but ultimately rewarding effort which cements Mount's reputation as one of Britain's most intriguing pop mavericks.
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  2. Consequence
    Jul 21, 2011
    70
    It has a sense of Englishness that people might associate with Pulp, The Kinks, early Pink Floyd and Blur, and maybe even The Beatles.
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  3. Mojo
    May 17, 2011
    80
    Metronomy have tapped into a rich seam of eccentric pop for their third studio release. [may 2011, p.114]
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