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Witching Hour
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78

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

  • Summary: Jim Abbiss (Kasabian) produced this third album for the UK band, which finds them expanding slightly away their electroclash sound.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    The standouts are too numerous to mention, and all in all, Ladytron have set a new peak, getting to the heart of their best previous moments and expanding on them.
  2. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Those who have loved Ladytron’s move toward a mix of harsher electro and lighter pop elements will find this a welcome progression, and seemingly a natural one, too.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Get past Ladytron's aloof exterior and you'll discover bristling guitars that anchor the most pneumatic of beats--and supremely catchy songs that pulse with life. [7 Oct 2005, p.76]
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  4. Splendid
    80
    Here, finally, is a goth album for people who hate goth, an electronic album for people who hate electronica, and a pop album for everyone else.
  5. Dot Music
    80
    Breathlessly exciting and enormously sexy, "The Witching Hour" is just the soundtrack for your next S&M session.
  6. Prefix Magazine
    80
    It’s rare for an album to transport you so fully onto its own terrain, and Witching Hour is a worthwhile retreat.
  7. Magnet
    50
    Its successes just about match its failures. [#70, p.100]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 48
  3. Negative: 12 out of 48
  1. PaulH
    Oct 15, 2005
    10
    one of the best albums of the year, i was very surprised. I'd always like Ladytron before but now i'm starting to love them.
  2. AndyB
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    Previously, I had found Ladytron to be a fairly disposable electro scene band, and god knows there are enough of them. However, then I heard Previously, I had found Ladytron to be a fairly disposable electro scene band, and god knows there are enough of them. However, then I heard Witching Hour: the best album released by a British band other then Belle and Sebastian in about ten years. A few people have suggested the last few songs don't meet the standard of the first half of the album, and this is true. However, an overwhelming majority of successful celebrated bands will never in their entire careers produce something as good as International Dateline or Destroy Everything You Touch - Ladytron produce half a album of this quality, and then half an album which is merely very, very, VERY good. This album couldn't be better if it came with free money.… Expand
  4. xuxapreta
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Those who have loved Ladytron’s move toward a mix of harsher electro and lighter pop elements will find this a welcome progression, andThose who have loved Ladytron’s move toward a mix of harsher electro and lighter pop elements will find this a welcome progression, and seemingly a natural one, too.… Expand
  5. Keith
    Oct 11, 2005
    9
    Beautiful! Excellent blend of shoegazer, synthpop, and IDM. I guess this is sometimes also referred to as electroclash - whatever the genre, Beautiful! Excellent blend of shoegazer, synthpop, and IDM. I guess this is sometimes also referred to as electroclash - whatever the genre, it's an exceptional album. Think Lush meets De/Vision - angelic vocals mixed with driving synth beats and ethereal soundscapes.… Expand
  6. aj
    Nov 13, 2005
    8
    The song Destroy Everything You Touch is fantastic- the rest of the record rolls through pretty evenly. A solid mix of electroclash and The song Destroy Everything You Touch is fantastic- the rest of the record rolls through pretty evenly. A solid mix of electroclash and shoegazey guitars. Dark and sexy. Good work Ladytron.… Expand
  7. AiraM
    Oct 17, 2005
    3
    I think some people get to obssessed with groups like this, thinking that they gave birth to them or something. I am sure they appreciate the I think some people get to obssessed with groups like this, thinking that they gave birth to them or something. I am sure they appreciate the sales pitch that most people give in their 'informed opinion', but what about proper critical analysis? I am not a critic, although I thought the album had some stand out tracks (like amtv and fighting in built up areas), the rest was a bit tiresome. Anyway BIG UP BULGARIA! Take care sweeties xXx… Collapse
  8. MelenHarnie
    Oct 17, 2005
    0
    Wow, this album is dull. They used to rock, now they just shuffle...abit. BORING! POOEY! The last song somes it all up,

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#80 Most Discussed Album of 2005