New Musical Express (NME)'s Scores
- Music
For 6,013 reviews, this publication has graded:
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55% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.9 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 71
Highest review score: | to hell with it [Mixtape] | |
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Lowest review score: | Maroon |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4,233 out of 6013
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Mixed: 1,627 out of 6013
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Negative: 153 out of 6013
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When The Wytches employ a lighter ‘Suck It And See’-era Arctic Monkeys touch they’re capable of ‘Wire Frame Mattress’ and ‘Track 13’, exceptional songs full of both melody and menace.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 26, 2014
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- Posted Sep 5, 2013
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If tracks like ‘New Town Velocity’ or ’Easy Money’ passed you by, this is an opportunity to reacquaint yourself. The Smiths songs, of course, will be of particular interest.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 28, 2015
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‘Glowing In The Dark’ travels through endless landscapes, erratically veering from sun-drenched psych-pop (‘Right The Wrongs’) to video-game instrumental weirdness (‘The Ark’) and acoustic bliss (‘The World Will Turn’). Vitally, though, its feet never touch the ground, and the illusion is never broken.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Feb 11, 2021
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His ninth leaves behind the wearing synth experiments and lo-fi oddities of recent years for a set of witty piano-pop songs.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 21, 2013
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Right now, their bouncing glamorama feels like the most important album you could own.- New Musical Express (NME)
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It’s an impressive step-up from an artist who was already operating miles ahead of their peers. ‘soft scars’ can be an emotionally excruciating experience, but it finds yeule connecting with their humanity in ways that seemed impossible just one year ago.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 21, 2023
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- Posted Aug 10, 2022
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Showcasing the eclectic Tinashe many OG fans first loved, ‘333’ gives off the same energy as early mixtapes such as ‘Black Water’ and the aforementioned ‘In Case We Die’, reminding us of the singular artist that Tinashe is and always has been.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 23, 2021
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There are moments on ‘Blue Banisters’ that don’t quite match up to the high bar Del Rey has set for her output. ... For the most part, though, ‘Blue Banisters’ reminds us that, beyond the social media fires and press backlashes, Del Rey is still as great as she’s always been.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 21, 2021
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Much like the sardonic vocals heard in the latest post-punk revival, Ice Spice says plenty in her delivery, relying on the tonality of her voice – levelled, calm – to do much of the heavy lifting. It makes ‘Like…?’, her debut project, such a sharp listen. Her voice remains monotone but that only makes the lines hit harder.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Jan 24, 2023
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- Posted Jun 6, 2012
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Ariana’s core fanbase are bound to find an instant, sugar-rush of pleasure in this fascinating side-step from an artist who – until now – has made her name by stomping down the traditional pop path.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 17, 2018
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It’s to the LA based quartet’s endless credit then, that they manage to not only make their revamping of the sound fresh and funny, but poignant too.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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Davidson’s Working Class Woman is smart, intriguing and deserves to be heralded as one of the year’s most inventive releases--Lord knows she’s worked hard enough for it.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 9, 2018
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If this is an awakening, consider our attention well and truly captive; clever, confident, and utterly comforting.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Feb 15, 2022
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Musically, they've come on. Kevin Baird's bass work – always a highlight – is finally showcased to full effect on the 'Rip It Up'-style swagger of 'Wake Up' and the jagged riffing of 'Sun', while 'Pyramid' features some seriously impressive guitar noodles.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 9, 2012
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Their strength is that, musically as well as sartorially, they’re unafraid to plunder and repurpose styles previously considered naffer than Bluetooth headsets.- New Musical Express (NME)
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Not only does it banish the memory of "St Anger" but it’s easily their best work in 17 years.- New Musical Express (NME)
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‘Loud Without Noise’ covers a lot of ground – including relationships, mental health, and social inequality – with the songs working on two levels. Minto often addresses an issue on a broader scale, while also tying it to personal experience.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Nov 8, 2022
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It’s a record that will become like a familiar friend over repeated listens, and shows how the band have built elegantly on the foundations of their debut, fizzing with self-belief at every turn.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Nov 11, 2021
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- Posted Jul 25, 2014
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For all its fast-paced absurdness, Love Is Magic carves out quiet moments, too. These tiny, rare diamonds stud a world that can so often feel completely evil. It’s a balancing act that Grant ultimately pulls off.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 10, 2018
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‘Everything Harmony’ plays like the next progression from their promising debut, and what stood out about them then is what stands out about them now. With their fourth album, The Lemon Twigs have honed in on their ability to not just lift from the past but transmute what inspires them into something imaginative and new.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted May 4, 2023
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Farewell to Condale, the ’80s teen-flick soundstage for Summer Camp’s brilliant rom-pop 2011 debut; welcome to the slick ’90s house club of their equally impressive second.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Sep 16, 2013
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The most obvious progressions are the band's clearer song structures and Lee Spielman's vocals.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Oct 8, 2012
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A melancholy streak runs through the album’s second half where tales of devotion (‘Lifeboat’), longing (‘Daydreams’) and ruminations on mental health and anxiety (‘Nightmares’, ‘Living Strange’) shine.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted May 28, 2021
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Far from experiencing growing pains, Car Seat seem to have had a lot of fun here.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Apr 30, 2020
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Aitch’s debut draws on local heritage but remains heavily anchored in a forward-thinking rap blueprint. With the ‘cheeky chappy’ mask tucked slightly back (if not fully removed), and a more introspective attitude on show, it’s an even more powerful formula.- New Musical Express (NME)
- Posted Aug 19, 2022
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