Wonderland - The Charlatans UK
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75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

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  • Summary: The "Madchester" scene is long over, but the Charlatans [U.K.] are still making music, following 1999's well-reviewed 'Us And Us Only' with this, their seventh album, which sees the band take a more playful, soulful approach.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Ink Blot Magazine
    100
    Wonderland is a modern pop classic that combines all the best things about this band, spikes the mix with ace tunes, and keeps the concoction coming.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    They have a new sound, a warm, lush and funky noise powered by producer Danny Sabre's sympathetic programming alongside Tony Rogers's bold keyboards, and they've created a great party record with it.
  3. Blender
    60
    This is a band reborn and ready to soar. [Oct/Nov 2001, p.103]
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  4. The A.V. Club
    30
    The few moments on Wonderland that make sense in the context of the band's history are overshadowed by a musical reach that exceeds its grasp.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. ME
    10
    Their best yet! Brilliant stuff.
  2. Millard.
    10
    The Charlatans find new focus and execute brilliantly on this album.
  3. jussyjoe
    9
    'kin brilliant ,the guy who called it a mess needs his ears checked.
  4. AlejandroB.
    8
    Great improvement

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