Who Killed The Zutons
by The Zutons
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Oct 19, 2004
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21

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  1. slobodan
    Apr 1, 2005
    9
    Very, very good
  2. GO
    Jan 10, 2005
    10
    One of the best albums of 2004. Enjoyed immensly. Some tracks do stand out more than others such as "confusion", "remember me" and "moons and horror shows". Each song is totally different to the next.
  3. JonG
    Mar 6, 2005
    5
    It has its high moments in which the sound rattles and shakes in a fantastic electrified blues-rock fashion (Pressure Point, You Will You Wont, Zuton Fever), but from the beginning of the disc on things begin to flounder into a mishmash of neo-folk blasphemy sure to dissapoint those who, like myself, bought the disc excpecting an album full of auditory seizures like Pressure Point and, It has its high moments in which the sound rattles and shakes in a fantastic electrified blues-rock fashion (Pressure Point, You Will You Wont, Zuton Fever), but from the beginning of the disc on things begin to flounder into a mishmash of neo-folk blasphemy sure to dissapoint those who, like myself, bought the disc excpecting an album full of auditory seizures like Pressure Point and, sadly, only get roghly one-third.… Expand
  4. Katy
    Jul 21, 2005
    9
    The Zutons are great. Each song has a differednt sound that is great in its own way. best of all they sound different than most other bands that are out today.
  5. JeannetteD
    Aug 1, 2005
    9
    I didn't fully listen to this CD until I had the pleasure of seeing The Zutons live. This is a great album, and the Zutons have discovered a highly recognizable, unique sound. It may take a spin or two, but once you get into this album, there's no turning back!
  6. KimmyH
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    This is my all-time favorite album.
  7. SamuelP
    Dec 6, 2004
    10
    Cor Scully! The Zutons debut is nothing short of brilliant. Who said Swamp Boogie was dead? Not me.
  8. PawadeeS
    Apr 24, 2005
    10
    I think The Zutons awesome, I love all of their songs!!!!
  9. skelly2010
    May 2, 2007
    8
    I first encountered this band when they opened for Keane at a show i attended. They have long outlasted Keane in my music collection. A fine album.
  10. HairPulley
    Dec 9, 2004
    7
    "Who Killed...The Zutons?" has its creative highs but comes with a few mediocre moments. Still, no one can argue that this album doesn't have at least one pop song that could be considered a classic in years to come. "You Will You Won't" sounds like a modern day T.Rex song, right down to the foot stomping. "Don't Ever Think (Too Much)" will have you humming its melody "Who Killed...The Zutons?" has its creative highs but comes with a few mediocre moments. Still, no one can argue that this album doesn't have at least one pop song that could be considered a classic in years to come. "You Will You Won't" sounds like a modern day T.Rex song, right down to the foot stomping. "Don't Ever Think (Too Much)" will have you humming its melody whether you want to or not. The saxophone is implemented into this band's music fantastically, bringing an essential layer to these toe-tapping tunes.… Expand
  11. JohnF
    Dec 31, 2004
    1
    Utterly ridiculous; by the time the disc ends, we are left wondering, "Who really did kill the Zutons? I WANT TO KNOW, DAMMIT!"
  12. Xbluannax
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Great album and sounds especially the saxophone. Confusion and You Will You Won’t are my favourites.

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PopMatters
    40
    While it's easy to break Who Killed the Zutons? down into a series of emulations, you still end up wishing it wasn't all so plastic and more... well, lifelike.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    80
    A thoughtful and inventive debut album that is more accomplished and accessible than the first offering by [The Coral].
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  3. Spin
    83
    They find a woolly warmth and loopy generosity few English art-rockers have stumbled upon since the first Beta Band record. [Dec 2004, p.124]
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