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. musicOMH.com
    Sep 25, 2020
    60
    It’s unsubtle and it’s inconsistent, but Ultra Mono has an awkward frankness to it that isn’t entirely without charm.
  2. Pitchfork
    Sep 28, 2020
    55
    Ultra Mono charges into the discourse like a hobbyist at a rally. It’s not listening, just shouting. Not radical but restless. Not bad, just unnecessary.

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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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