What Sound - Lamb
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78 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: The trip-hop duo continues to expand their sound on their third album, which features guest appearances from Michael Franti (Spearhead), Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Jimi Goodwin (Doves) and the Scratch Perverts.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. All Music Guide
    90
    If there were any doubters about Lamb being the brightest, most talented singer/producer combo in electronica, What Sound is all the argument needed to the contrary.
  2. Playlouder
    70
    Lamb's most rounded and complete collection yet.... Even if they've lost something special in the process.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    70
    Little new or exciting is added to the mix that can’t be found in different forms on their previous two albums. Instead, the album works as a consolidation of strengths from earlier works.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    Lamb have finally perfected the trip hop/classical fusion they discovered on their career-high Gorecki, though the beatific sumptuousness of their sound can be overwhelming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. arrans
    3
    I don't understand the glowing reviews for this record. As one reviewer has said of their later work, 'all of the edges have been rounded off'. This isn't a patch on their debut.… Expand
  2. HoratioH
    2
    The most painful voice in recent memory award goes to, Miss Rhodes. The beats sound interesting in places, but are drowned out by the wailing of the 'singer'. What makes this album even worse is that I lost money by purchasing it. I should have downloaded it before buying.… Expand

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