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Underwater Cinematographer
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Underwater Cinematographer Image
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the debut for the Toronto six-piece led by Adrian Jewett.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Not many albums make you smile so much your face hurts. [Oct 2005, p.156]
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    90
    So euphoric are the multiple highlights here that one can overlook the occasional dalliance with silliness.
  3. Splendid
    90
    It's hard to imagine a band coming along this year with a better or more enjoyable debut.
  4. Pitchfork
    68
    Instead of the charming, shaggy stoner vibe that permeates most of the current A&C catalog, Cinematographer shows off a nerdier, bookish quality.
  5. cokemachineglow
    66
    The Most Serene Republic demonstrate plenty of talent in frustratingly short bursts on their debut.
  6. PopMatters
    60
    Although several of the tracks on Underwater Cinematographer lack a certain individuality, the remainder brim with creativity and the notion that there's something spectacular around the corner.
  7. Junkmedia
    10
    [They] could have easily narrowed the selections from their debut into a three song EP, or possibly even a single. In nixing eight or more of the songs from Underwater Cinematographer, the band would've also cut down on all the annoying shouting, half-melodies, pompous song structures and garbled lyrics.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. bobc
    Dec 12, 2005
    10
    Amazing! some of the best music all year!
  2. Gguysaresick
    Oct 10, 2005
    10
    i seen them 4 times there sick
  4. KatrinaO
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Adrian is so hott!!!
  5. RobbinL
    Sep 29, 2005
    9
    A real treat, a truly incredible listening experience. Speaking of incredible their drummer Adam is just that, plus he's nice to look A real treat, a truly incredible listening experience. Speaking of incredible their drummer Adam is just that, plus he's nice to look at. Almost as amazing as that one-armed drummer from Def Leppard, only less British. Arts & Crafts are one lucky label!… Expand
  6. ky
    Nov 6, 2005
    9
    go milton
  7. Magomra
    Jan 30, 2006
    8
    A fun album from the only non BSS-related Arts and Crafts artist. Each track brings something new from sounding like Death Cab, The New A fun album from the only non BSS-related Arts and Crafts artist. Each track brings something new from sounding like Death Cab, The New Pornographers, Postal Service, and believe it or not, Broken Social Scene. I missed this in 2005 but I'm glad I found it in 2006.… Collapse
  8. daveg
    Feb 21, 2007
    8
    this album does not get enough credit.

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