Yr Atal Genhedlaeth
by Gruff Rhys
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Billboard
    70
    "Yr Atal Genhedlaeth" is undoubtedly a charismatic prize for die-hard Rhys/Super Furries fans, but for drive-by listeners, it's just an interesting appendix to the band's body of work.
  2. cokemachineglow
    76
    The album’s hyper awareness of its own mortar disrupts a bouncy pace that would otherwise fit Rhys’s suntanned pop to a tee.
  3. 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.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    70
    Quietly, creepily and insidiously catchy.
  6. Mojo
    80
    As a rough cut solo exercise, Rhys has delivered a blinder. [Feb 2005, p.102]
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  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Understated, ramshackle garage-pop treats. [22 Jan 2005, p.51]
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  8. Pitchfork
    78
    All Yr Atal Genhedlaeth lacks is the unifying ambition of the great SFA records.
  9. PopMatters
    70
    Yr Atal Genhedlaeth is so bereft of embellishments that its songs scrape by with the bare essentials: rhythm and melody.
  10. Q Magazine
    40
    These stripped-down efforts offer an insight into the singer's writing methods, but not much else. [Feb 2005, p.102]
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  11. ShakingThrough.net
    70
    Yr Atal Genhedlaeth sounds like a one-off; a palette cleanser for the Furries’ frontman. It doesn’t rise to the level of Rhys’ work with his day job, but then again, it isn’t meant to.
  12. Tiny Mix Tapes
    70
    If you like the Super Furry Animals you will definitely enjoy this album.
  13. Uncut
    60
    Luckily he's such a gifted performer that, even if you don't know what he's saying, you kind of know what he means. [Feb 2005, p.76]
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  14. Under The Radar
    70
    Rawer and less accessible than [Mwng], it still contains many moments that will put a smile on the faces of die-hard SFA fans. [#9]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. rubymarvelous
    Jul 12, 2005
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. Lloydy
    Mar 30, 2005
    8
    Like mwng on acid ! GRUFF IS GOD.
  3. FancieladT
    Feb 8, 2005
    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 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.… Full Review »
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