Exclaim's Scores
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For 4,922 reviews, this publication has graded:
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58% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.1 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 75
Highest review score: | The Ascension | |
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Lowest review score: | Excuse My French |
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Positive: 4,172 out of 4922
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Mixed: 723 out of 4922
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Negative: 27 out of 4922
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While listening to Phèdre, one can do nothing but feel helpless in the face of nearly perfect pop experimentalism.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 5, 2012
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- Posted Apr 5, 2012
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- Posted Apr 5, 2012
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Don't call it a full-fledged De La Soul record--call it an enjoyable diversion until the full crew come back proper.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 5, 2012
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- Posted Apr 4, 2012
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Spooky Action At A Distance is a sprawling pop album beaming with the kind of confidence none of us, likely even Pundt, expected. Some surprises are worth waiting six years for.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 4, 2012
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Seeds strikes the perfect balance, as Madlib's thickly layered funk and soul samples and cabinet rocking beats pair with Muldrow's gloriously off-kilter vocals and free-form song structures to make this her most satisfying release to date.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 3, 2012
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Both Lights fails to hold together because of its numerous failed lines of attack, which undermine the goodness.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 3, 2012
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Despite suffering from flatness, the album is an enjoyable enough romp and in its almost naïve purity, it is endearing.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 3, 2012
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While her debut featured plenty of catchy tunes, Sees the Light captures Goodman in a far more confident mode, showcasing her wit and personality.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 3, 2012
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This isn't poppier than anything they've done over the past decade or so, but few individual songs stick out like good pop songs should.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 2, 2012
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The balance between abstract, synthetic noise and soothing, organic timbres is remarkable; it literally feels good to hear, like a conscious meditation.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 30, 2012
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This album demonstrates that Yukon Blonde can transition and adapt to a change in sound efficiently and damn well.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 30, 2012
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Sadly, Relapse sounds like an uninspired band ripping off, and attempting to sound like, classic Ministry.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 29, 2012
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- Posted Mar 29, 2012
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The album brings the dead back to life with the best kind of dark thrash, which is dripping with West coast hardcore aggression.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 28, 2012
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It has the type of energy that invades, penetrates and carries the listener forward; it's the perfect balance of seduction and strength.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 28, 2012
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Zeus avoid indulgent jamming, filler material or ill-advised experiments. Just 14 blissful tunes, rich with influences.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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Ghosts is the thinking electronic music fan's subtler and more paranoid alternative to Amon Tobin's brick-smashing A/V opus, ISAM.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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As a finale, The Wilderness serves as a perfect summation of the project, confirming the Junkies' core musical principles, as well as a sign that they are sure to carry them into the future.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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Although their sound has been copied Ad infinitum, with Koloss, Meshuggah prove that they still do it best.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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While the rest of Nothing's Gonna Change sometimes falls prey to sheer navel-gazing, overall it displays some clear signs of maturity in someone who remains more determined than ever to carry on his father's legacy.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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Like its predecessor, the new disc delivers a nice mixture of lighter fare with heavier songs acting as an anchor, though Happy To You has a distinctly animated glow.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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If The OF Tape Vol. 2 proves one thing it's that Odd Future aren't just a product of the Internet hype machine.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 27, 2012
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The results sound predictably off-the-cuff, and several tracks like "Jaw Dropper" and "I've Got Money On My Mind" sound like little more than microphone level checks. But when Williams decides to say something meaningful, as on "Dirt," "A Good Day To Feel Bad" and the title track, his sage-like delivery is as devastating as ever.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 22, 2012
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It's apparent that these newcomers certainly have their ears wide open, reimagining everything they rebroadcast.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 21, 2012
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Their albums just get better and increasingly fun to listen, and Blood for the Master confirms that.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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The 14 songs clock in at only 34 minutes, so Killing Time never overstays its welcome, giving you that caffeine-type pick-me-up so few indie pop albums offer these days.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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In roughly 26 hypnotic minutes, Eternal Turn of the Wheel creates a swirling vortex of eerie imagery, like dark earth spirits rising and taking possession of musical tech, infiltrating the modern world.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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With a sound as good as this, it's clear Xerxes aren't simply riding the wave, but making some of their own.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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On Hive Mind, Ital delivers a refreshing approach to instrumental electronics, with equal disinterest for both the club and headphone scenes, pissing off Internet purists in the process.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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Like past releases, [4Eva N A Day] breathes a warm, nostalgic haze steeped in Southern soul and the country rap of UGK and Outkast.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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The Hyperdub resident dabbles in funk, grime, experimental, R&B and soul, a mélange of styles that effortlessly coexist.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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Mixed Emotions is just the painstakingly crafted, mood-driven long-player we've been waiting for from this immensely talented duo.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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It's business as usual for the Wedding Present, but in the best possible way.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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A modest five-song EP, from its pared-down arrangements to its monochromatic album cover, Silent Hour/Golden Mile is a surprisingly cohesive release that begs for repeat spins.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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Airy, vaguely psychedelic and meaningful, Beyond the Times is a gorgeous exhibition from a thoughtful, voracious artist relishing a whole new outlet.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2012
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Beaus$Eros yields some positive results while laying the foundation for some interesting future projects.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 13, 2012
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In a Dim Light turns out to be a frustrating listen; it's an adventurous outing by a band that plainly need to sharpen their craft.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 13, 2012
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What this trio from Philadelphia, PA are offering, in spite of their rough-hewn hipster image, is nothing new and can be traced back to Barenaked Ladies through Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash and even the Kingston Trio.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 8, 2012
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New Multitudes shows, just as Mermaid Avenue did in 1998, that Woody Guthrie's work remains a living entity with a limitless capacity to inspire.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 8, 2012
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It's tempting to label Beard, Wives, Denim as a tossed off side-project that doesn't stray too far from its more famous parent band. But Pond have something more to offer and both fans and detractors of Tame Impala should give this a listen.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 7, 2012
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Willner is clearly letting his time in Germany shape his sound, which isn't a bad thing and it's nice to see another, mellower side to his work.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 7, 2012
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The band are more interesting when they expand their sound.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 7, 2012
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The truth is Trust are masters of delivery and flawless executioners, proving to be much better mechanics than designers.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 6, 2012
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Open Your Heart's greatest triumph is its ability to hearken back without feeling retro.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 6, 2012
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The album's ten dirty bass, hydraulically placed rhythms come off like a more focused, implicit version of the Minnesota-born laptopper's previous work.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 6, 2012
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Cursive have delivered a highly stylized album with a vivid conceptual storyline that keeps old fans listening while giving new listeners a chance to experience the progression the band have experienced over the last decade.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 6, 2012
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Though the stouter vocals have given the band more confidence for moments of melodic bombast, occasionally they sound out of place.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 6, 2012
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Straightforward and simple, A Eulogy for the Damned isn't a work of great musical genius, but is refreshing in its bravado and simplicity.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 6, 2012
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A lack of variation in tempos and tones gives a sense of redundancy, yet the pace of the album, with all of its gosh-darn hooks, carries it through to the end.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 2, 2012
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A marriage of vocal house, disco and pop, it's an immediately accessible album with several decent dance floor stompers.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 29, 2012
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The vocal delivery throughout (care of guitarist Woody Weatherman and bassist Mike Dean) is pretty weak, especially compared to Pepper's attention-commanding style, and that, combined with a somewhat jarring mix of fast punk, smothering, Sabbath-ian metal and good-ol'-boy Southern rock, just whets the appetite for the return of Pepper and the big rock.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 29, 2012
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Reign of Terror builds on the success of Treats without breaking from it, establishing Krauss and Miller as masters of their craft.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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With their traditional sound mixing well with some new elements, Utilitarian marks the next chapter in Napalm Death's impressive career.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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There's no doubt the songwriting is there--but the LP's best tracks ("All Our Wonder" and Old Haunts") share the lo-fi production that was a boon to the atmospheric beauty of their EP.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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Spread over 12 songs, Del Rey becomes so ordinary, even bland, that no amount of little girl vocals or pouting can save her.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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As songs pulse and glow bright in the most dynamic of ways, it's almost bittersweet to see Mouse on Mars sounding so comfortable delivering house music, losing a bit of their identity with each passing beat.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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The End of That has more outstanding moments than La La Land, but whether those highlights are enough to neutralize Plants and Animals' weakness for occasionally derivative kitsch depends on how much their fans are willing to overlook.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 28, 2012
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Temple Beautiful is the sound of a mature rock'n'roller continuing to reach for new heights.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 27, 2012
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Personality comes off as expert techno done in a peculiarly conservative manner, an unadorned but sturdy tugboat floating amongst dubstep's rising tsunami.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 27, 2012
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To the casual listener, it may sound like a shadow of their greatest work, but fans will find it rewarding.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 27, 2012
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For a stopgap collaboration, Underrated Silence sits comfortably with some of Schnauss's best work.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 24, 2012
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The music contains all of the trembling beauty fans have come to expect from Alcest, combined with a sense of vitality and wanderlust.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 24, 2012
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The record is their most musically ambitious to date, while still maintaining the unrelenting, thrash-influenced Southern heavy metal they do best.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 24, 2012
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With a fine balance of clean singing between Scabbia and Ferro, atop the technicality of strings and beats, there's something for everyone.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 23, 2012
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Apart from the uprated production, there's not a great deal to offer to listeners.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 23, 2012
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Never in recorded history has there been an album of such audible variety, distinctive fidelity and lyrical intensity.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 22, 2012
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Walker is an exceptional blues artist at a time when there are few left, but on Hellfire, despite its volume, he comes off as frustratingly average.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 22, 2012
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It's a raucous, vibrant, but well structured musical approach that brings along recognized artists (like current lead singer Corey Glover and local rap legends Mystikal and Mannie Fresh) for the ride.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 22, 2012
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The profound sadness imbued in Mr. M, something that hasn't necessarily been as apparent on previous Lambchop albums, lends a consistency that produces a satisfying meditative effect.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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It's clear that White's bravery in baring his soul has resulted in a quiet masterpiece.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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The record still meanders around a bit too much, in the way instrumental music can, not quite sure where it's heading when it should be soaring. When it does soar though, it hits some pretty giddy heights.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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It's unburdened by obligatory connections to what's come before and as a result, has a renewed amount of energy.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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The fact that it's both artistically bugged out and immediately rewarding is just the icing on the cake.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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Sinéad O'Connor's eighth full-length album, and her first in five years, is a revelation.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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On their new full-length, much-anticipated Epitaph debut On The Impossible Past, they exceed expectations once again.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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It's a wide landscape that Tindersticks illuminate with a palette of both vivid and muted colours.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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Though not the punchy, great leap forward it could have been, Rose finally proves that she's far more than just a part of her former groups.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2012
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Windy & Carl deliver yet another significant and sublime release that's perfect for late night listening.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 14, 2012
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This record collects the works of Austrian composer Franz Schubert and morphs them into a gloomy meditation on the sure, comforting absurdity of existence.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 14, 2012
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Their brand of quirky indie pop runs throughout, but the slower numbers are as effective as the upbeat tunes.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 14, 2012
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Far from essential, Hotel Sessions is a glimpse of a once great songwriter in mid-process.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 10, 2012
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They're still more than capable of cranking up the guitars and making the kind of caustic, spiky noise that's been their trademark for more than 30 years, especially live.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 10, 2012
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Reenergizing the band after a lackluster sophomore effort, the move [of switching guitars for synthesizers] has led to an atmospheric, assured and largely compelling record.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 10, 2012
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Six Cups is a "fun" record, sounding less serious in melody and experimentation than Lindstrøm's previous work, but it was undoubtedly crafted with the intentions of being taken equally seriously- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 10, 2012
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There's enough here to keep fans happy and even win a few more over in the process, but it's another mixed bag from a band that are easier to like than love.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 10, 2012
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- Posted Feb 10, 2012
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Suitably cinematic, percussion-heavy and mostly instrumental, it's enjoyable as a standalone album, but it will be interesting to see how it works alongside the film.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 10, 2012
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