The Weird and Wonderful
by The Marmozets
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - 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
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Oct 10, 2014
    50
    There’s just not enough of that unhinged brilliance across the board unfortunately; a little more weirdness might have led to something wonderful. As it is, this is a assured debut, but lacking any real surprises.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. dewey76207
    Aug 21, 2017
    9
    Marmozets are an incredibly unique and different band to emerge out of Bingley, West Yorkshire. Their debut album is nothing shy of to showMarmozets are an incredibly unique and different band to emerge out of Bingley, West Yorkshire. Their debut album is nothing shy of to show off their extravagant, loud. and powerful sound. Tracks such as; Is It Horrible?, Cry, Vibetech, Why Do You Hate Me?, and Weird and Wonderful are just some of the best off of the many this album has to offer.… Full Review »
  2. danielb1982
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    Discovered this band by chance really.

    After listening to another band via BBC iPlayer, they caught my eye as I was scrolling through. Glad    Discovered this band by chance really.

    After listening to another band via BBC iPlayer, they caught my eye as I was scrolling through. Glad I found them!!

    I now cannot stop listening to their album on my iPod! The whole album is great, but my particular favourites are; Born Young and Free, Why Do You Hate Me?, Captivate You, Love You Good, and Move, Shake, Hide.    … Full Review »
  3. alecvl08
    Jan 8, 2015
    6
    This album has some creative riffs, but it lacks a purpose other than to be loud and jarring. The lyrics are typical adolescent material, butThis album has some creative riffs, but it lacks a purpose other than to be loud and jarring. The lyrics are typical adolescent material, but I do admire the lead singer's conviction. Overall, it's a promising album for a young band, but they don't have the maturity to be on the same plane with the likes of Paramore or Arctic Monkeys.… Full Review »
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