The Power Out - Electrelane
Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Recalls both early [Philip] Glass and Stereolab, at least until the squaling vocals begin, when it starts to conjure the art brut of punk foremothers like the Raincoats or the Slits. [Listen 2 This supplement, Feb 2004, p.16]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    91
    There are gimmicks, but there’s musical merit, and genuine feeling to match the calculated charm.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    88
    Music that at once revels in and transcends rock traditions.

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User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Pierre-EmmanuelL
    9
    They have a gift for writing cloudy songs and let the listenner dreamily drift in the music
  2. ChisL
    7
    A bit of a disappointment only in the fact that its clearly not as good as their debut.
  3. RickK
    10
    Best album I've heard this year thus far. Certainly the most ambitious--I can't recall another album with rocking songs sung in 4 different languages. A classic.… Full Review »
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