This Island - Le Tigre
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Metascore
66 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics What's this?

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: The trio make the jump to a major label with 'This Island,' which features a cover of the Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited."

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    A career-arching centerpiece. [Nov 2004, p.154]
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  2. Urb
    80
    Just rock out to some really good music. [Jan/Feb 2005, p.96]
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  3. Mojo
    60
    Quality control slumps toward the end, but when they're good the're grrreat. [Nov 2004, p.110]
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  4. Pitchfork
    33
    If This Island failed musically but still got Le Tigre's message out, it could be counted as a minor success. But at this critical juncture in their career, Le Tigre seem tame.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Ross
    10
    There is no group as impassioned, wild savvy, politically hip and sexy as this trio. LONG LIVE LE TIGRE!!!
  2. Bobby
    7
    More textured, more mature than previous albums. I just think everyone wants another "Deceptacon," and at 34, Hanna's not giving it.
  3. #1Fan(notqueer)
    7
    No comparison to Le Tigre's stunning debut, but still carried by the genius of Kathleen Hanna. It's not going to make outsiders into fans, but Le Tigre fans will adore it.… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    4
    Aside from the fact that Le Tigre signed with an awful major label, I feel let down. It felt as if they were definitely "playing it safe", both in terms of experimenting with sounds as well as the statements that they were trying to make. They are capable of doing much better than this.… Expand

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