Voxtrot
by Voxtrot
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25

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  1. matta
    May 21, 2007
    5
    There is no way that I'm the only one who recognizes not only how much more inferior this is to their first two EP's, but also is just kind of MOR and at times, boring. A very disappointing LP from a band that showed promise. They should have released their first two EP's as their debut, that would have been amazing.
  2. IanH
    May 25, 2007
    5
    Voxtrot are like an ambitions film student. They made some really amazing short films and felt that they were ready to make a feature. Granted, they really need to have a full length out, but this feels rushed and while there is a lot of merit here, it's really flimsy and unfocused. Plus, instead of sounding like Morrissey, Ramesh now sounds like Dave Grohl (just listen to that howl Voxtrot are like an ambitions film student. They made some really amazing short films and felt that they were ready to make a feature. Granted, they really need to have a full length out, but this feels rushed and while there is a lot of merit here, it's really flimsy and unfocused. Plus, instead of sounding like Morrissey, Ramesh now sounds like Dave Grohl (just listen to that howl on "Kid Gloves"). And am I the only one that thinks "Blood Red Blood" sounds EXACTLY like Ted Leo's "The Angel's Share?" Bah, hopefully they regroup, get their shit together, and put out the masterpiece that they most certainly have in them.… Expand
  3. BenjiD
    May 31, 2007
    5
    I loved their EPs, but this album is substandard. The songs aren't nearly as catchy or heartfelt as those on "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, and Wives" or "Raised by wolves." Save yourself some money and just download "Kid Gloves" and "Steven," as they are the only tracks that come even close to Voxtrot's earlier magic. It's not a horrible album, by any means, but it's I loved their EPs, but this album is substandard. The songs aren't nearly as catchy or heartfelt as those on "Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, and Wives" or "Raised by wolves." Save yourself some money and just download "Kid Gloves" and "Steven," as they are the only tracks that come even close to Voxtrot's earlier magic. It's not a horrible album, by any means, but it's very disappointing considering how great the EPs were.… Expand
  4. DanS
    May 28, 2007
    6
    Completely agree with Matt A. This is sadly nowhere near as great as their first two EPs - Raised by Wolves and Mothers, Sisters, Daughters & Wives. Granted, it is still fairly decent.. but the magic is gone.
  5. ToledoS
    Jun 18, 2007
    5
    Rushed! They didn't gain anything by forcing this record out. In there defense however, they are trying to find themselves, or rather, distance themselves from what made them. Do them a favor, quit comparing them to the Smiths and Belle Sabastian. It will no longer serve them.

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Amazon.com
    70
    There's an undeniable, infectious energy at work here which is put to great use with the self-deprecating humor and immense pop chops.
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  2. Under The Radar
    60
    While those EPs were the energetic documents of a hungry band at a creative peak, [this album] too often seems to fall flat. [#17, p.88]
  3. Prefix Magazine
    80
    The writing, arrangement, and pacing is deliberate enough to create a sensible package yet light enough to invite a listener in.
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