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The Seldom Seen Kid - Elbow
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82 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    90
    The Seldom Seen Kid is a stunning record, a career-best from a band whose consistency has seldom been matched by any British indie band this decade.
  2. Under The Radar
    90
    The Seldom Seen Kid finds Elbow maturing into their sonic ambitions, adding a sorely missed depth to their ever-present innovation. [Summer 2008]
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  3. Mojo
    60
    The bass-fuzz stomp and chain-gang holler of 'Grounds for Divorce' couldn't be more immediate, Guy Garvey refusing to let emotional intelligence blackball a decnt tune. [Apr 2008, p.106]
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  1. Positive: 37 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. joehezzi
    10
    A Masterpiece! Brilliant. This is literally my favourite album of all time. Guy Garvey is a genius and should be worshipped as a God! I do not have a favourite song as i love every single one equally as if they were my children.… Expand
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  2. citenx
    10
    Simply masterful! Every song on this album is fantastic! Grounds for Divorce lured me in and I'm still listening to this album two years later. Front-man Guy Garvey's voice is the perfect combination of melodic and unique; maybe a little gritty. He sets the stage for a very emotional album that will excite and lift your spirit. Even the weakest songs are better than just about anything on the radio.… Expand
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  3. EvilEd
    5
    This album is so overrated. The songs are ok but certainly not great and you get bored after a few listens. I bought this when it first came out and was shocked when it won the Mercury later on the year.… Expand
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