Two-Way Mirror
by Crystal Antlers
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. AllMusic
    Jul 21, 2011
    70
    As a whole, the sophomore album is inconsistent, but when being eccentric is such a large part of a group's appeal, this is to be expected. Notwithstanding a few weak moments, many tracks are potentially their best.
  2. Pitchfork
    Jul 11, 2011
    70
    In addition to being a strong return to form, Two-Way Mirror gives Crystal Antlers some much needed momentum after an unfortunate run of bad timing and bad luck.
  3. Uncut
    Aug 3, 2011
    80
    If corralling the chaos is their new MO, they made a smart move. [Aug 2011, p.81]
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  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 11, 2011
    70
    All in all, a weird brew, set to confound anyone who likes their music to fit neatly in a box.
  6. The Quietus
    Aug 2, 2011
    80
    One immediately clear difference between Two Way Mirror and previous Crystal Antlers work is the fact the band, led by vocalist and bass player Jonny Bell, have improved immeasurably as musicians.
  7. Filter
    Jul 19, 2011
    74
    Mirror's six-and-a-half-minute closer and a major highlight here, could moonlight as a Rolling Stones B-side from the late '70s. Fear not. Have a look.
  8. Beats Per Minute
    Jul 12, 2011
    70
    All in all, Two-Way Mirror is a good but flawed album, with plenty of things to excite, but a few things that can disappoint.
  9. The Boston Phoenix
    Jul 19, 2011
    63
    Two-Way Mirror produces a handsome cacophony as is, but cutting away some of the gunk would have made it sweeter.

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