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Writer's Block - Peter Bjorn and John
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82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critics What's this?

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

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  • Summary: This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Stylus Magazine
    91
    Writer's Block has announced the renaissance of both pop music and love.
  2. The A.V. Club
    91
    The band has smartened up, and now it's playing to its strengths.
  3. Slant Magazine
    60
    There's lots of sunny '60s pop that was prominent on PB&J's previous records ("Start To Melt" is the most successful one here), but the group has expanded their palette and broadened their strokes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. WillC
    10
    I love the single 'Young Folks' and when I purchased the album it was not a disappointment. An inch perfect pop record. I lovethe innocence of it all, top band.… Expand
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  2. Sharif
    5
    An album that uses its simplicity to convince you that its brilliant. After a month you realize the simplicity renders it boring and lackluster upon closer listen.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. KeithG
    3
    "Young Folks" is a fabulous track: wonderful instrumentals, great vocals, and one of the catchiest choruses I've ever heard. Unfortunately, nothing else on this album comes anywhere close to matching that elite standard.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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