Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky
by Porridge Radio
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. All_ButTrU4
    May 20, 2022
    6
    On "every bad" they wore their heart on their sleeves but on WDBLTTS they are less open,more jaded. Straight off of the anthemic opener "back to the radio" they announce their isolation like breaking news, it's only the beginning . The songs cover similar themes to 2020's stellar debut but with more emotional distance which can unfortunately reduce the impact of some of it's lesser tracks.On "every bad" they wore their heart on their sleeves but on WDBLTTS they are less open,more jaded. Straight off of the anthemic opener "back to the radio" they announce their isolation like breaking news, it's only the beginning . The songs cover similar themes to 2020's stellar debut but with more emotional distance which can unfortunately reduce the impact of some of it's lesser tracks. The production is still noteworthy but doesn't challenge it's own status quo . Overall this is a good record with ok songs,that given time could improve.… Expand

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Under The Radar
    Jun 1, 2022
    65
    Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky certainly isn’t the most groundbreaking record musically but Porridge Radio is certainly innovative in approach and original in delivery and have made an ambitious and compelling record that demands attention, but at times is not an easy listen.
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  2. The Quietus
    May 23, 2022
    90
    The dark alchemy of Waterslide – named after one of the art-pieces Margolin painted during lockdown – ultimately flows from the manner in which it slithers under the skin even as it engages with that part of your monkey brain that enjoys a zinging pop song. ... As with much else here, the moment is beautiful and ugly and extraordinary.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    May 23, 2022
    80
    Two years on, this sequel is a similarly entrancing, sometimes frightening listen.
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