This Modern Glitch
by The Wombats
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 27, 2011
    80
    He pushes the notion further on the brilliantly melodic, ennui-ridden baroque pop ballad "Anti-D," in which Blur's "karaoke songs" from "The Universal" have been replaced by the Wombats' own songs, which are better than "citalopram" and "to be prescribed as freely as any decongestants." The song, like the rest This Modern Glitch, makes the case for the Wombats as both rock stars and fools in their own pop star sitcom.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Apr 26, 2011
    71
    The majority of This Modern Glitch is an enjoyable--but not terribly memorable--collection of songs.
  3. Consequence
    Apr 21, 2011
    70
    The effort's as sweet as any candy and just as jarring as inhaling 11 inches of the stuff in one sitting.
  5. BBC Music
    Apr 21, 2011
    90
    For the flagrant pop thrill-seeker--judging by this incredible, irrepressible, ecstatic, brilliant record--neither will they ever disappoint. Don't believe the anti-hype: pop album of the year, by at least a dozen choruses.
  6. American Songwriter
    May 3, 2011
    80
    his Modern Glitch encapsulates true maturity, both musically and emotionally.
  7. Dot Music
    May 3, 2011
    70
    It's certainly not Joy Division, but there's a bittersweet, melancholy and intelligent edge here that's worth investigating.
  8. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jun 14, 2011
    65
    Aside from a thin outer veil, This Modern Glitch is a disappointment from a band who most listeners were probably only hoping to get a few catchy singles from.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Stoopy
    Aug 24, 2013
    7
    What a transformation! A move to a more electro indie sound I believe has been well done by The Wombats. A modern catchy change for theWhat a transformation! A move to a more electro indie sound I believe has been well done by The Wombats. A modern catchy change for the genre I believe is a good thing!

    Top Songs
    Jump Into the Fog
    Tokyo
    Our Perfect Disease    … Full Review »
  2. Lippy197
    Jun 30, 2012
    8
    This Is a brilliant album with great songs, although the electronic parts may put some people off I loved those songs as they were differentThis Is a brilliant album with great songs, although the electronic parts may put some people off I loved those songs as they were different compared to their previous album and were something new, those who wanted an album simmerlar to the previous one will be dissapointed though as the band has gone for a more unique sound. It is also obvious that the band has matured a lot since their previous album and this is shown in their songs, as they are very different form their previous album.
    Standout songs being : Tokyo(Vampires And Wolves), Jump Into The Fog, Anti-D, Techno Fan and 1996.
    Overall a great album. 8/10    … Full Review »
  3. kroww
    May 17, 2011
    9
    Despite some negative reviews, this is a brilliant album. Although perhaps lacking some of the schoolgirl sing-along's of "Love, Loss..." itDespite some negative reviews, this is a brilliant album. Although perhaps lacking some of the schoolgirl sing-along's of "Love, Loss..." it still packs some cracking choruses and is perhaps a tad more musical and grown up than the previous album. People expecting a duplicate of the first album may be disappointed, but this new album makes for a much better listen. Definitely worth a go.… Full Review »
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