Yr Atal Genhedlaeth - Gruff Rhys
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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.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Mojo
    80
    As a rough cut solo exercise, Rhys has delivered a blinder. [Feb 2005, p.102]
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  2. 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.
  3. Pitchfork
    78
    All Yr Atal Genhedlaeth lacks is the unifying ambition of the great SFA records.
  4. 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
  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
  3. Lloydy
    8
    Like mwng on acid ! GRUFF IS GOD.

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