Venus On Earth
by Dengue Fever
  • Record Label: M80
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2008
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Guardian
    60
    At their best - on songs such as the wailing and quirky Seeing Hands and Mr Orange, or the pounding finale One Thousand Tears of a Tarantula - they play an intriguing mixture of psychedelic rock and garage surf styles, mixed in with Nimol's cool, clear vocals in Khmer.
  2. Pitchfork
    40
    Even when their songs pass muster, the performances feel ineffectual, which makes long stretches of Venus on Earth drag semi-miserably.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. IlyaR
    Mar 1, 2008
    8
    The blend of flawless harmonies and novel infusion of world music makes this album one that you can listen to over and over without getting bored.
  2. Joy
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    Psychedelic combines a beautiful Khmer-language vocalist,it's new avant-pop music a bit like "Beirut".It's a new form of music Psychedelic combines a beautiful Khmer-language vocalist,it's new avant-pop music a bit like "Beirut".It's a new form of music post-modernism we should concentrate on.… Full Review »
  3. SDK
    Feb 1, 2008
    9
    Their latest and most solid release to date - venus on earth carries with it no baggage but yet trims all the edges of the past and creates a Their latest and most solid release to date - venus on earth carries with it no baggage but yet trims all the edges of the past and creates a newness for all to hear, feel and breathe. there's a trust with the musicians - a bond as the album moves. it keeps you coming back for more.… Full Review »
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