Ultra Mono
by Idles
  • Record Label: Partisan
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2020
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. The Quietus
    Sep 21, 2020
    30
    Unfortunately, most of it sounds like Jason Williamson jogged into a pillar box. The guest musicians include David Yow and Jamie Cullum, a VIP list that draws attention to IDLES' own inadequacy. IDLES' by-numbers rock plod has none of the sensitive jazz swing of The Jesus Lizard nor can it match the unhinged ferocity of Cullum at his most feral. ... Three albums in and the hype has died down. The ideas are drying up. The lack of substance is wholly exposed.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 56
  3. Negative: 4 out of 56
  1. HumanPate86
    Sep 25, 2020
    6
    Although it is by far their worst record to date, some interesting ideas, good hooks and inspired performances are to be found. what's trulyAlthough it is by far their worst record to date, some interesting ideas, good hooks and inspired performances are to be found. what's truly disappointing is that in less than 2 years, idles have become what their critics always (wrongfully) panned them to be - slogan thumping few-trick ponies with no real songwriting skills nor lyrical nuance.… Full Review »
  2. LoveWins
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    This is Idles’ best album so far. It’s just what 2020 needs. Thank you Idles.
  3. KB-
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    The album is bold, joe performance is extraordinary, and the guitar work plays more than wonderful, the album is consistent and is about oneThe album is bold, joe performance is extraordinary, and the guitar work plays more than wonderful, the album is consistent and is about one weight, and the production is very good , the melodies are complex, and this is what I liked about it very much… Full Review »
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