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69 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Dot Music
    80
    And if the production is not as sumptuous as a Furry's album – although it's by no means lo-fi – thematically it's business as usual.
  2. Mojo
    80
    As a rough cut solo exercise, Rhys has delivered a blinder. [Feb 2005, p.102]
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Understated, ramshackle garage-pop treats. [22 Jan 2005, p.51]
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. rubymarvelous
    9
    it's one of the bestest album that has been released this year. I've listened to love kraft and I must say gruff's solo output pleases me more! a record to buy and cherish.… Expand
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  2. FancieladT
    8
    Around 28 minutes long, I'd say I could play this album five times a day and not get sick of it. At first, it errs a little on the underwhelming side, but repeated listens reveal an AWESOME album, worthy of Gruff Rhys's name. I imagine the only thing that'll make me forget this album's release is the upcoming Super Furry Animals album.… Expand
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  3. Lloydy
    8
    Like mwng on acid ! GRUFF IS GOD.
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