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Universal acclaim- based on 205 Ratings
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Positive: 173 out of 205
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Mixed: 13 out of 205
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Negative: 19 out of 205
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Dec 20, 2022A fun noise rock meets hyperpop explosion. Rarely since M.I.A world merging breakout projects did an artist successfully infuse another genre to the noise pop Bible. Its funny,its loud and smooth. You could put it in a loop and it would sound like one chaotic movement by a noise band from tge depths of hell.
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Aug 18, 2015Starts off super-strong, but trails off a bit. Strange to have an accessible track like Rill Rill but nothing else really deviating. I think a little more variety like that would've made this rock solid.
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Oct 8, 2013One of the best indie pop albums I ever heard. It seems almost impossible now that something so heavy and unexpected can be sugary sweet at the same time. It's something that could damage your hearing for good, but Jesus effin Christ, it's so worth it.
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May 7, 2013The Brooklyn noise rock duo's debut pulls off being loud, charming, candy coated and addictive at the same time. It has one of the most original and freshest sounds I've heard in a long time. It's simply fantastic.
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Jun 3, 2012Two years later, this record still feels fresh and essential. Each song is a two to three minute fireworks show. I pity those who are too pretentious to appreciate this band.
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Feb 18, 2012Treats is a fun album to listen too. It's noise pop put on full blast. The tracks are loud, mean, and very great to listen too. The creativity is brilliant. It's really unlike any other band I've listened too, much less a duo. All In All, Sleigh Bells "Treats" is an amazing record that needs to be experienced. A-
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Jun 22, 2011A completely original pop masterpiece. Do yourself a favor and see them live because they put on one hell of a show--especially if you have epilepsy...
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Jun 11, 2011It's a shame that they're gotten so popular with the wrong crowd of people, but good for them for getting their music out there. This is music that everyone should listen to and appreciate for it's raw energy and ear-splitting awesomeness.
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Mar 17, 2011Most original sound for quite sometime. The combination of the vocals, with the hip hop beats, and the heavy guitar. This is as fresh of a sound as you can get.
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Jan 5, 2011Loud, overbearing guitars, uncreative beats and annoying, playground chant-like vocals. Nothing creative going on in the melodies department either. Nothing to see here, move along.
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Dec 31, 2010
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Nov 30, 2010Fresh and new. Innovative and fun. Similar songs with a variety of themes, and this certainty isn't a flaw. If anything, the similarities of all the songs on this album are part of what makes it so great.
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Nov 12, 2010
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Nov 12, 2010
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Nov 5, 2010The first time I heard Treats I was blown away. I didn't instantly love it like I do now, but it did make me want to take another listen. If you do not like loud music, I do not recommend that you listen to Sleigh Bells. One of the most unique albums of the year and is definitely in my top 10 of 2010.
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Oct 19, 2010Absolutely crazy and new sound which bursts out of your speaker at the lowest volume. It is like MIA has been put on acid and is shouting from her roof top at the stars. This is something new in an era of generic,samey music.
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Aug 25, 2010Nothing more than the Indie version of brokenCYDE. Just a terrible band not even worth one listen. I have absolutely no Idea why the critics like them so much.
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DiegoS.Jun 7, 2010I stumbled upon this band at SXSW '10 and I thought they were amazing live. But their live set doesn't compare to the pure genius of this album. Nothing against them live, but the album puts their performance to shame. Album of the year so far.
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MikeW.Jun 7, 2010Just amazing!! This is the sound of Summer 2010!! Think snarly 90's guitars mixed with M.I.A. big beats, and chant along rap rock femal vocals, and you have the unexplainable yet best album of the year so far!! Just get it!!
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BlakeJun 6, 2010It's loud, but honestly, that's as interesting as it gets when it comes to this album.
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AidanSJun 4, 2010Seriously fun, got the same kind of feeling from it as I did when I first listened to Death From Above start to finish. Only complaint is that it goes by too fast.
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Mr.DownerJun 4, 2010Saw them live when they opened for Yeasayer and really do not understand the hype. May have been a bad pairing or something, but I honestly hated it. Sorry to the inevitable disagreements. *goes back to listening to Swim*.
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DManJun 2, 2010Come on people wake up. This whole album is nothing but teeth chattering drum machine beats and whiny female vocals. This isn't music nor is it art it's just the result of another untalented hipster group getting a bit to lucky. If I could rate this album in negative numbers I would.
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BmanF.Jun 2, 2010You'll never take silence for granted again.
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FloB.Jun 2, 2010What about these guys? I'm all about these guys.
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RaphSJun 2, 2010Ultimately, only a churlish, dead-eyed cynic would refuse to be moved by this inspired mix of riotous noise and feel-good vibetastic-ness. A pastiche masterpiece.
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NachoCanoJun 2, 2010
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JohnS.Jun 1, 2010It's like metal machine music all over again, plus it's not easy to dance to. Simply annoying.
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VincentD.Jun 1, 2010The music is bold, infectious, and isn't afraid to please. `Treats` has a distinct personality to it that feels just as familiar as it is unique. It's the perfect blend of melodic, smooth vocals in contrast to blaring, raw guitar riffs that makes the entire album one of the greatest musical experiences I have ever had the opportunity to listen to.
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LuisJ.Jun 1, 2010Merely noise for art's sake. There is no message. This is candy music. Fast food. Every song sounds just like the last. I regretfully picked this up because the ex-member of Poison the Well is a member and it has some interesting production moments, but as a whole this will be forgotten in 3 years time.
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TyS.Jun 1, 2010As the name implies, Treats is a guilty pleasure, a sonic gift, that you can open again and again. You really can't say enough how just plain old fashion fun of an album it is.
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ElliotB.Jun 1, 2010Just the refreshing sound at the moment. dragging influences for a miriad of genres and just making a truly loud (great) sound. very impressed.
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Awards & Rankings
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Jan 7, 2011That their most charming song by far is the straight George Clinton rip "Rill Rill," which leaves open the question of what they can do for an encore. I'll grant that minimalist bands always leave that question open if you'll grant that too often the answer is repeat themselves.
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It's the Ting Tings amplified past 11, and the two never stray far from the formula.
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Q MagazineAbrasive and addictive, the duo have together discovered a chemistry that not only excites themselves, but almost anyone else who experiences it. [Aug 2010, p.122]