With Love And Squalor
by We Are Scientists
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Jan 10, 2006
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32

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  1. Andrew
    Jan 30, 2006
    6
    Nothing special. Catchy, yet repetitive. Sounds like they're trying to copy some other groups/artists. No variation within the album to me. Could have experimented more.
  2. Ricko
    Jun 25, 2012
    6
    It's 12 tracks of standard Indie rock that could have been put out by any band. To be fair ,there are some very good songs on this but nothing mindblowing (although I do really like It's a Hit). I've found its the kind of record you'd mildly enjoy but won't play very often. The style is limited - not much variation across the songs. Just fell short of an extra mark for me.
  3. Matt
    Feb 3, 2006
    5
    These Scientists forgot to add one crucial ingredient: the hooks.

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Billboard
    80
    Despite undeniable similarities to other bands that arrived at this party earlier, this album lacks pretension and self-importance. [21 Jan 2006]
  2. Stylus Magazine
    58
    By no means have We Are Scientists made a great record, but it shows enough promise to make us believe that it might just be possible in the future.
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  3. AllMusic
    70
    We Are Scientists come off well in being both snide and playful. Finding that balance is what makes With Love and Squalor a solid debut.
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