Magnet's Scores
- Music
For 2,325 reviews, this publication has graded:
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60% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.1 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
Highest review score: | Comicopera | |
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Lowest review score: | Sound-Dust |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 1,874 out of 2325
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Mixed: 380 out of 2325
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Negative: 71 out of 2325
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Twenty years later then, Glory remains, for better or worse, a totemic symbol of a n overinflated, overexcited era that now seems long, long gone and scarcely conceivable. [No. 114, p.51]- Magnet
Posted Nov 5, 2014 -
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There are moments where small breakthroughs are made, but as Sway proceeds, it takes a turn toward the dour and depressing. [No. 114, p.61]- Magnet
Posted Nov 5, 2014 -
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The emotional mood of At Best Cuckold never breaks away from the spell of his comfortable lethargy. [No. 114, p.53]- Magnet
Posted Nov 5, 2014 -
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After The End is disappointing because Merchandise has already proven it can do more. [No. 113, p.59]- Magnet
Posted Sep 18, 2014 -
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Sadly, "Everything Is Wrong" announces another second-half fade, the back side congealing into the same zombie histrionics that sank Interpol. [No. 113, p.57]- Magnet
Posted Sep 18, 2014 -
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At it's best, Barragan sounds like typically inventive musicians sleepily phoning it in. [No. 113, p.54]- Magnet
Posted Sep 18, 2014 -
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Posted Sep 18, 2014 -
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Their command of sonic mood is commendable, but without something more to grab hold of, Annabel Dream Reader is just a relentless gut-punch. [No. 112, p.61]- Magnet
Posted Aug 19, 2014 -
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The duo's intoxicating sense of endless sonic possibility remains, but the many lovely moments rarely amount to memorable songs, and several shout-outs to its still-enchanting debut fells like cruel teases. [No. 112, p.57]- Magnet
Posted Aug 18, 2014 -
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Trouble In Paradise proves her more than capable of putting together a solid pop album on her own. [No. 112, p.57]- Magnet
Posted Aug 6, 2014 -
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Classical/new-age strains mash against underlying funk beats with this record's favorite motif being sophisticated Europop twisted around throbbing rhythms sourced from sound sample slices, giving it a feel that falls somewhere between Mike Patton's Lovage, Peeping Tom and the pseudo-highbrow commercials that Chanel and Lindor use to hawk fragrance and milk chocolate. [No. 112, p.55]- Magnet
Posted Aug 6, 2014 -
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The good (and bad) news for people who love bad (and good) news: Both groups will be delighted and appalled by this record. [No. 112, p.51]- Magnet
Posted Aug 6, 2014 -
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Bossy's reformation seems based in penning the dullest platitudes imaginable. [No. 112, p.59]- Magnet
Posted Aug 6, 2014 -
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The fact that two 19-year-old players--drummer Evan Laffer and guitarist Matt Pulos--generate this crushing wall of sound makes it even more impressive. [No. 111, p.55]- Magnet
Posted Jul 18, 2014 -
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An uneven record, though one that may ultimately prove a warm-up for a more interesting one. [No. 111, p.61]- Magnet
Posted Jul 18, 2014 -
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There are plenty of vocal effects and a seductive use of harmonies, but they're seldom more than pleasant. [No. 111, p.61]- Magnet
Posted Jul 18, 2014 -
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Though No Coast possesses its vivifying moments. It's pretty clear not all the organs made it back after the post-Frame And Canvas autopsy. [No. 111, p.52]- Magnet
Posted Jul 18, 2014 -
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Their new album A Thousand Thoughts, featuring mostly unreleased tracks of music from 14 countries, does suggest that in this expanded universe Kronos have come to resemble sentimental tourists rather then intrepid explorers. [May 2014, p.65]- Magnet
Posted Jul 17, 2014 -
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Turn Blue is a soft pack of post-coital smokes, and Marlboro Lights 100's at that. [No. 110, p.51]- Magnet
Posted Jun 18, 2014 -
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With Rented World, the Menzingers aren't doing anything new; they're simply coasting from where Impossible Past left them. [No. 109, p.57]- Magnet
Posted May 19, 2014 -
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Diploid probably has some ace songs, but you'll need an industrial belt sander to uncover them. [No. 109, p.55]- Magnet
Posted May 19, 2014 -
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Albarn aficionados will, of course, lap it up, but for the rest of us, think of it more along the lines of a faintly beguiling curio in an otherwise fascinating career. [No. 109, p.52]- Magnet
Posted May 19, 2014 -
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'War Cry," the album's longest track at more than 11 minutes, sums up the band's problem with its blend of barely audible vocals and meandering guitar solos that go from metallic shredding to simple repeated clusters of notes without building much tension or release. [No. 109, p.59]- Magnet
Posted May 19, 2014 -
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For possibly the first time ever, it's hard to tell if he's trying too hard or not trying hard enough. [No. 109, p.56]- Magnet
Posted May 19, 2014 -
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This LP does little to propel her anywhere near the ranks of the big-name women of contemporary pop/rock. [No. 108, p.61]- Magnet
Posted Apr 18, 2014 -
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The Take Off is not all that remarkable the first few times around, but it nonetheless hints at rewarding repeat visits. [No. 108, p.55]- Magnet
Posted Apr 18, 2014 -
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Their stinging, smart wordplay is dependably knotted and sneered, and even though it's difficult to separate their cadences, the collective passion present is undeniable. [No. 108, p.59]- Magnet
Posted Apr 18, 2014 -
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An enticing record emerges, boasting intricate instrumental latticework with the smoldering focus of slow jams. [No. 108, p.57]- Magnet
Posted Apr 18, 2014 -
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Beyond often rings with the bumbling awkwardness of a band taking itself too seriously for the first time. [No. 108, p.55]- Magnet
Posted Apr 18, 2014 -
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The Private World Of Paradise does have a somewhat rustic, indie-rock feel, though augmented with a greater wealth of instrumentation. [No. 107, p.61]- Magnet
Posted Mar 13, 2014