Hot Press' Scores

  • Music
For 497 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 The Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972
Lowest review score: 10 Uncle Dysfunktional
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 24 out of 497
497 music reviews
    • 76 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Berlin based electro crooner ratchets up the goo factor.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Genius robo-funk opus from worthy-of-the-hype OutKast protege.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Umpteenth Jack White side-project finally comes good.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Good, but I can't get behind the voice.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mark E. Smith successfully negotiates that difficult 28th album.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Canadian supergroup return with super new LP.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The 'New Springsteen' comes of age.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mockney songbird grows up--but is she any wiser?
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Former 10,000 Maniacs frontwoman channels Alice In Wonderland with tingle-inducing results.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The musical equivalent of a puppy humping your leg. This is not a recommendation.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Go
    Sigur Ros frontman goes it alone to exhilarating effect.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Solid outing from country veteran.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Jazz maestro takes a turn towards the electro.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lurch into odd-ball avant-pop almost pays off for UK eccentrics.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Classy Copenhagen act unveil penchant for pop.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Aging punks flog a rapidly expiring horse.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    80s-centric brooklyn trio deliver complex second album.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Electro-pop wizards deliver cracking third album.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dance-punk act up the ante and make play for music's top table.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Underwhelming Third outing for nu-gaze duo.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Session musicians removes salt from the sea!
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Brummie Rockers offer electro-led punch in the nose.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    New York prepsters stick to their Paul Simon-goes-indie formula on successful second album.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Ringo solo album... Come back! It’s not that bad!
    • 39 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Try-hard, but ultimately mediocre R’n’B comeback from disgraced singer.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Doggfather part 10. Ho Hum. What else is on?
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pretty much every song on Straight No Chaser is a future pop anthem of powerhouse proportions.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Thrillingly experimental hip-hop.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Howling good fun from Lupine superstar.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A sophisticated gentleman does a poo.