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This Modern Glitch
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the Liverpool trio's second album of eccentric indie rock.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. 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.
  2. 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melodic, ennui-ridden baroque pop ballad "Anti-D," in which Blur's "karaoke songs" from "The Universal" have been replaced by the Wombats' own songs, which are better than "citalopram" and "to be prescribed as freely as any decongestants."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.
  3. 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.
  4. musicOMH.com
    Apr 21, 2011
    60
    This Modern Glitch is a decent album. The problem is that The Wombats have a reputation as a better-than-decent band. This new offering isn't enormously different to what's come before.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    May 2, 2011
    60
    One where the sum of its parts are greater than the whole. Only including ten tracks, This Modern Glitch is as inconsistent as ever, and could actually be hindered by having less bullets to spray around the target.
  6. Uncut
    May 13, 2011
    40
    It's less wacky than their first--if still faintly smart-alecky--and boasts a clutch of impressively efficient, synth-powered indie pop numbers. [Jun 2011, p.103]
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  7. No Ripcord
    May 17, 2011
    10
    Apparently The Wombats only managed to write the one song for the album and so have decided to just repeat it ten times, offering little-to-no variation in tone or tempo--although to be fair to them, they do stick a different synth preset on for each song so you can tell them apart.

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  1. 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.… Expand
  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    … Expand
  4. Thomas21
    Apr 28, 2011
    7
    The music don't sound bad but the electronic parts are not my thing. Not to much songs that really where that special. Just some good musicThe music don't sound bad but the electronic parts are not my thing. Not to much songs that really where that special. Just some good music but nothing special!… Expand
  5. 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    … Expand

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