Exclaim's Scores
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For 4,920 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 |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4,170 out of 4920
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Mixed: 723 out of 4920
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Negative: 27 out of 4920
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This three-disc set isn't just a nostalgia-inducing reminder of Killing Joke's tremendous evolution since 1979; it also showcases the striking consistencies in the band's sound and ethos.- Exclaim
- Posted Aug 2, 2013
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Heart-rending, arterial and woundingly authentic, As The Stars is a hell of a record to drop on Valentine's day.- Exclaim
- Posted May 30, 2014
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Korkejian moves buoyantly alongside bouncy instrumentation, determined to get somewhere, but willing to enjoy the journey along the way. And what a beautiful sounding journey it is.- Exclaim
- Posted Jun 21, 2019
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Sondre Lerche's latest may not be worth picking apart lyrically, but it is a treat for the ears. The exquisite production combined with the pop sensibility on Patience makes it delectable.- Exclaim
- Posted Jun 15, 2020
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Wolf and producer Jared Solomon (a.k.a. Solomonophonic) pack every song with laugh-out-loud lyrics and confetti blasts of squelchy synth-funk, but for all the modern bedroom pop accoutrements, Juno's greatest strengths are the raw materials of melody and lyrics.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 19, 2021
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All filtered through Davidson's signature brand of deadpan humour, this is a hilarious, challenging dance floor record, and you're going to have to take it seriously.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 4, 2018
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On Pray for Haiti, he has successfully stayed true to his roots while offering unique yet less obtuse content.- Exclaim
- Posted Jun 21, 2021
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Overall, Atrocity Exhibition is chewy and eclectic, a rich experience that reveals a new surprise with each listen. Years from now, there will still be goodies to unpack.- Exclaim
- Posted Sep 29, 2016
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There's always more to Marling than the uninitiated might hear at first, and Semper Femina is yet another astounding testament to her talent and the multitudes therein.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 9, 2017
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Whether she is quite literally questioning her own happiness in "Hannah Happiness" or dealing with the act of sharing feelings with others in "Stranger Sat by Me," Read awakens the overwhelming feeling of second-guessing choices or misremembering a specific experience.- Exclaim
- Posted Sep 4, 2020
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- Posted Apr 5, 2012
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The album's weak spot is Darrow's voice, which, although pleasant, isn't as distinctive as those of his peers. Nonetheless, anyone interested in the L.A. country rock scene will find much to admire in Artist Proof, and an additional five previously unreleased demos are an added bonus.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 21, 2013
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- Posted May 8, 2015
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Her party-girl braggadocio feels more nuanced by recent tragedy. Yes, listeners are blasted with sex-positive bangers that bounce from wall-to-wall, like the infectious "Body," which will surely be gentrified by White TikTok in the coming days, but these moments are made human next to moments like "Circles" where she reflects on recent trauma.- Exclaim
- Posted Nov 24, 2020
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Satisfying as both a sophomore effort and streamlined pop album, I'm All Ears establishes Let's Eat Grandma as a band that need to be heard.- Exclaim
- Posted Jun 26, 2018
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Sensual, artful and accessible, it is easily one of the best pop albums of the year.- Exclaim
- Posted Sep 25, 2012
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- Posted Sep 3, 2014
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Classic Objects ought to be weighed down by its thematic density, by its specificity and insistence on revealing its own ropes and pulleys. It's to Hval's immense credit that it feels airborne instead, the work of an artist operating at the height of her craft.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 10, 2022
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If it can be said that Griffin has been toiling in the shadow of Emmylou Harris, then American Kid is the long-overdue moment that puts the full range of her talent on display.- Exclaim
- Posted May 8, 2013
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Life Metal retains all the traits that make Sunn O))) who they are, yet intertwined with a spark of unmistakable vibrance that lifts the spirit, even in the midst of such abyssal depths.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 19, 2019
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In spite of minor missteps, Omoiyari manages to condense its political themes and historical scope into an impactful experience.- Exclaim
- Posted Jun 3, 2019
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NO DREAM is punk rock that's fit for the masses without sacrificing any of its authenticity. For every catchy melody there's a brashness that says to the wrong people, "This isn't for you." But Rosenstock always makes a case for joining him in the good fight.- Exclaim
- Posted May 28, 2020
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Voivod elect to flex and soar instead, delivering an impressively intricate and delightful effort with their fifteenth studio work, Synchro Anarchy.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 14, 2022
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The weight of Darkest Before Dawn doesn't simply rest on Pusha T's lyrical weight (literal and figuratively), but also his ability to tap into the strengths of his producers, like Boi-1da's thunderous drums, Kanye West's soulful grandeur or Timbaland's unorthodox layering.- Exclaim
- Posted Dec 22, 2015
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The writing is catchy and memorable, interesting and complex, giving the ten-track release tremendous depth that offers a brand new listening experience with every listen. It's an album that requires a lot of consideration, but the reward is well worth the attention.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 2, 2019
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The Weather Station is Lindeman's loosest, most confident album yet, but it may also prove to be her most deeply psychological; she doesn't hold back.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 5, 2017
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A raucous centrepiece it is not. A soundtrack for a nightcap alone though? Absolutely.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 19, 2013
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The unlisted, sludge metal instrumental with crashing, crushing, demo-quality production only adds to the overall awesomeness and crazed attitude behind it all.- Exclaim
- Posted Aug 6, 2013
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Joyner's poem-songs are worth lingering over. As it turns out, his idiosyncratic sandpaper tenor and low spacious guitar style are the perfect instruments through which to deliver them.- Exclaim
- Posted Apr 2, 2015
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Traveller isn't just an exercise in classic country revivalism; like Sturgill Simpson before him (with whom he shares a producer in Dave Cobb), Stapleton has taken the old tools and crafted something that feels as new as tomorrow morning.- Exclaim
- Posted Jan 27, 2016
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