The Invisible Invasion
by The Coral
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Pitchfork
    60
    The Coral have reverted to a subdued and almost jaded sound-- Invisible Invasion reveals way too many wrinkles and stretch marks for a band barely into their twenties.
  2. PopMatters
    60
    With a darker theme comes a darker sound.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    Repeated listens will help get you past the initial disappointment of a less experimental Coral album. [#10, p.105]
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  5. Billboard
    60
    The Coral's trade has made them less rumbling and more meandering, more coherent but less mysterious.
  6. Splendid
    60
    Outstanding production, clever lyrics and catchy melodies should add up to the sort of record capable of making a serious splash. Unfortunately, Invisible Invasion demonstrates an unwavering adherence to established musical traditions.
  7. Slant Magazine
    50
    The Invisible Invasion isn't necessarily a bad record, it's just nearly critic-proof, providing all of the evidence for whether or not any given listener will like it entirely by its many points of direct comparison.
  8. Q Magazine
    40
    The least adventurous and most disappointing Coral album to date. [Jun 2005, p.106]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. Simon
    Sep 12, 2005
    9
    A pleasant surprise from The Coral. You always get that one album in a year that takes you by surprise and for me it's "The Invisible A pleasant surprise from The Coral. You always get that one album in a year that takes you by surprise and for me it's "The Invisible Invasion". This album combines the bright elements of The Coral's previous work where psychedelic folk clamor was at the forefront of their soundscape. Although still there, an accessible sound shapes up alongside the band… Full Review »
  2. AceKabob
    Aug 15, 2005
    0
    The Coral are the biggest bunch of wankers recording "music" today - amateurish 60s mimics wholly lacking originality. Such a shame a zero is The Coral are the biggest bunch of wankers recording "music" today - amateurish 60s mimics wholly lacking originality. Such a shame a zero is as low a score as I can rate the album.… Full Review »
  3. ricardol
    Jun 23, 2005
    10
    beautiful
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