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Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British psychedelic/noise rock quintet is its first with new drummer, JN.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. musicOMH.com
    Nov 10, 2014
    90
    Whilst the debut got tongues wagging, the follow up is sure to get hearts pounding--a superb collection of tracks that points to a band that knows where it’s going.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 6, 2014
    90
    Hookworms never come across as arrogant, showy or self-indulgent. They have managed to follow a logical musical progression which will undoubtedly blow many minds.
  3. Under The Radar
    Nov 11, 2014
    85
    On The Hum, the likes of "On Leaving" and closer "Retreat" are underlain with frothy keyboards that imbibe them with a touch of pop brilliance.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Nov 10, 2014
    80
    ‘Beginners’ and ‘Radio Tokyo’ lead the way in the clout department, and increasingly, Hookworms sound like a band comfortable with being immediate as well as complex.
  5. AllMusic
    Nov 10, 2014
    80
    What Hookworms might lack in image and clarity, they more than make up for by making music that isn't built to linger in the background. It demands attention and deserves it, too.
  6. Pitchfork
    Nov 13, 2014
    78
    Where the ambient interludes on Pearl Mystic felt like necessary pauses for the band to catch their breath, on The Hum they serve a more crucial, connective quality, melting down their road-running rave-ups and molding them into "Mother Sky"-high odysseys and opium-den comedown ballads.
  7. The Wire
    Dec 15, 2014
    50
    The impression left by The Hums's buzzing, keys-assisted pseudo-punk is that of a heavier Clinic or even Scottish also-rans Magoo. [Nov 2014, p.72]
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  1. jyo_tirmaya
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    I was watching the American Music Awards (AMAs) yesterday and couldn't believe One Direction won like 3 awards!?! It was like being in theI was watching the American Music Awards (AMAs) yesterday and couldn't believe One Direction won like 3 awards!?! It was like being in the Twilight Zone where everyone is different from you. "Where are the truly good bands" I thought. So I went to the computer cuz i remembered hearing about this band and heard some of it on iTunes, and I bought the album and sat down and listened in blissful punk rock satisfaction (if there is such a thing). The energy of the punk as in "Radio Tokyo" and the different vibes coming from songs like "Beginners." Now THIS is a good band! btw, how much of the royalties from selling albums on iTunes do bands receive? I hope it's decent. I heard Garth Brooks wants to start a new music site where the bands get more for their music. If bands like Hookworm can make more money from his site, I hope it's up and running soon!… Expand
  2. autogeddon
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    The second album by this immensely talented Leeds band does not disappoint; it's a more than worthy follow up to their great debut. LastThe second album by this immensely talented Leeds band does not disappoint; it's a more than worthy follow up to their great debut. Last year's Pearl Mystic was almost like a 40 minute odyssey of fuzzy psych, and whilst The Hum keeps a lot of the influence that led to that sound, it also showcases a new cleaner cut sound and much more energy than before. Radio Tokyo and The Impasse sound more like their punk and noise routes whilst the closer Retreat is like a revamped version of See No Evil by Television. This is an incredible record, and you need to hear it.… Expand
  4. CiphirSol
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Shifts gears considerably since Pearl Mystic and establishes a sonically different chapter of their ongoing journey. Definitely a band toShifts gears considerably since Pearl Mystic and establishes a sonically different chapter of their ongoing journey. Definitely a band to watch because the journey is far from over and even better parts could be up their sleeves.… Expand
  5. podzorama
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    This album grabs you by the scruff, throws you around until disorientated, then injects you with some weird trippy downers before picking youThis album grabs you by the scruff, throws you around until disorientated, then injects you with some weird trippy downers before picking you back up and booting you up the a*se... and the crazy thing is...you can't wait to go back for more.
    The Hookworms aren't desperately trying to please on this album, you listen to this on THEIR terms. Visceral honest and uncompromising, this is a step forward from their superb debut "Pearl Mystic".
    I strongly recommend you give it a try.. Go on, I dare you...    … Expand
  6. spageopriya
    Dec 3, 2014
    8
    Though they currently enjoy international distribution through one of the biggest indie labels in England, Hookworms insist their group isThough they currently enjoy international distribution through one of the biggest indie labels in England, Hookworms insist their group is nothing more than a hobby. The Leeds psych-punk band is but one of many musical pursuits its members currently partake in; they’re still self-managed; and they’re bewildered by the sight of strangers around town wearing their t-shirts.… Expand

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