Turn The Lights Out
by The Ponys
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2007
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. EthanS
    Mar 19, 2007
    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
  2. BeauN
    Mar 21, 2007
    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.
  3. JonViaChicago
    Mar 23, 2007
    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?
  4. SamH
    Mar 29, 2007
    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!!!

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Filter
    78
    While Turn the Lights Out may be missing some of their past piss 'n' vinegar... the love of good ol' fashioned guitar rock is still their calling card. [#24, p.94]
  2. Pitchfork
    77
    The Ponys make good records, and Turn the Lights Out is no exception, but I'm still waiting on the great one I've always felt they'd had in them.
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  3. Spin
    70
    John Agnello's knob-twiddling is spot-on. [Mar 2007, p.98]
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