The Instinct
by Denali
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Splendid
    90
    The Instinct is a showcase for an amazing voice and a band that knows how to build around it.... One of the best albums of 2003.
  2. AllMusic
    80
    The Instinct is both adventurous and accomplished and ambitious enough to suggest that this band is going to continue to push the limits one album after another.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    Denali sound more comfortable in their skin. [Dec 2003, p.140]
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  5. Outburn
    80
    Lyrically and melodically, Denali has grown by leaps and bounds. [#23, p.87]
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  6. Urb
    80
    An impressive album that points to a most promising future. [May 2004, p.84]
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  7. Pitchfork
    72
    Despite the production and sonic sweep, this is a standard rock band working within an oft-stated, faux-experimental dream-pop realm.
  8. PopMatters
    50
    The Instinct isn't a bad record, especially if you like your music a tad frost-bitten; it's just boring.

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