Turn The Lights Out - The Ponys
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68 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Chicago band's third album marks their Matador debut. John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.) produces.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Mojo
    80
    12 knockout tunes soaked in feedback and melody. [Apr 2007, p.96]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    It's a pounding alt-rock dynamo with its head sunk in Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr rarities.
  3. All Music Guide
    80
    Turn the Lights Out is the most mature and technically accomplished album the Ponys have made to date, but it doesn't lack the excitement and edge of the fine music that preceded it.
  4. Drowned In Sound
    60
    There's a profound lack of any surprises, anything you might not expect, any... inspiration.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. BeauN
    10
    The Pony's have once again released another great album which the general public will ignore completely. In a way I'm kind of glad. After all they're my band, not yours.… Expand
  2. JonViaChicago
    9
    This is a really strong return to form after the slightly disappointing Celebration Castle. I have to admit that I still do miss Ian's contributions, but this still stands as a great album. Am I the only one that gets a recent-ish Sonic Youth vibe on a couple of these tracks?… Expand
  3. EthanS
    9
    The Ponys have released the most exciting, consistent punk album of the year, and have transcended their influences to create a unique sound putting them with the Smashings Pumpkins and the Big Black among Chicago's alt-rock greats… Expand
  4. SamH
    7
    This is a good record, but they need to progress their sound a little more. The raw guitar static was sweet and fresh on their debut, but The Ponys have yet to do anything far out of the ordinary. But, these are still some damn good songs, especially "Double Vision" and the last track, which rocks harder than most people should be allowed!!!… Expand

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