The New Romance
by Pretty Girls Make Graves
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2003
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Magnet
    30
    Tepid, predictable.... It's sleek and stylized, the spastic, jittery punk replaced by impassioned, searching guitar lines. [#60, p.110]
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. BenD
    Sep 24, 2005
    9
    A great rock record. Everything fits together perfectly. The guitars are fast and screaching, but they don't detract from the vocals or A great rock record. Everything fits together perfectly. The guitars are fast and screaching, but they don't detract from the vocals or the rest of the song… Full Review »
  2. BrandanC
    Aug 13, 2005
    10
    MMM
  3. TheLoveofDerekFudesco
    Feb 24, 2005
    9
    Absolutely sublime. I agree, fresh with every listen, bright and anthemic. Kookier than Good Health, but individuality is never a bad thing. Absolutely sublime. I agree, fresh with every listen, bright and anthemic. Kookier than Good Health, but individuality is never a bad thing. A fantastic live band too!… Full Review »
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