They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
by Liars
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 2004
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    Channels the spirits of no wave via clinks and clanks, doomy vocal chants, ominous tribal thumps, abstract guitar scraping and jarring haunted-forrest samples. [Mar 2004, p.110]
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  2. Billboard
    40
    A gigantic step backward.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    60
    Frequently unpleasant, but consistently interesting.
  5. Launch.com
    50
    An album that’s simultaneously stimulating and crappy.
  6. Mojo
    60
    Not quite magic but an impressive attempt at experimental spell-weaving. [Mar 2004, p.101]
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  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Ultimately, we’re left wondering: have Liars lost it, or found themselves?
  8. Playlouder
    50
    'They Were Wrong, So We Drowned' is a remarkably assured second album, and considerably more audacious than its predecessor, but it's a far from flawless affair.
  9. Uncut
    60
    Liars' aim is to challenge the listener with their gruelling strangeness. [Apr 2004, p.101]
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  10. Village Voice
    50
    Though some sections are plodding and one-dimensional, others lock into place.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. BrianC.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    My favorite cd of all time, and certainly the best liars cd as well in my opinion.
  2. EricC
    Aug 31, 2008
    8
    Oh, the benefit of retrospect, right? Years have passed since this album's release, and most critics, either through recent Liars Oh, the benefit of retrospect, right? Years have passed since this album's release, and most critics, either through recent Liars reviews and articals, have admitted that They Were Wrong was underrated. Little good that does to their mediocre Metascore, which will scare away potential listeners. It's their loss, as this album is neither unlistenable or overly difficult. So what if it's not their greatest triumph so far. It's definately more engaging than their debut and their recent self-titled release. They took a sharp left turn after a hyped up review and the critics were shocked and felt betrayed. How dare a band explore new ideas and sounds, right? That's only allowed for Bob Dylan and Radiohead. Whatever, this is a fantastic album for anyone willing to give it their time.… Full Review »
  3. EoinT
    Jan 28, 2007
    10
    F*cking ace.
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