Q Magazine's Scores
- Music
For 8,545 reviews, this publication has graded:
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42% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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55% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.7 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 67
| Highest review score: | A Hero's Death | |
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| Lowest review score: | Gemstones |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4,112 out of 8545
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Mixed: 4,355 out of 8545
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Negative: 78 out of 8545
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After a couple plays, his just-crawled-out-of-bed falsetto and homemade designs start taking root. [Nov 2002, p.102]- Q Magazine
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Rejoice is sparse, just drums and bass, with Masekela's flugelhorn providing the fluidity and freshness that elevates it above the park kickabout it might've been. [May 2020, p.100]- Q Magazine
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As richly rewarding a work of brilliance as it is, Crack The Skye will nonetheless be beyond the ken of all but those with the most open of minds--or pre--attuned ears. [Apr 2009, p.107]- Q Magazine
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There are exquisite moments here, mostly the simpler ones, but not as many as there should be. [Dec 2002, p.100]- Q Magazine
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Though not without merit, the reliance on other people's melodies (and words on the Caroline Says-pilfering Distortions) can become trying after a while.- Q Magazine
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Europe is a more mainstream, although melancholy, affair, all about exile and extended youth. It's sometimes too much... But when Allo Darlin' snag hooks and get hopeful, they're wonderful. [Jun 2012, p.96]- Q Magazine
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As the exclaimation mark in their name suggests, their every sentiment is exaggerated, but they do do careening anxiety rather well. [Nov 2008, p.110]- Q Magazine
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These BBC radio sessions from the period don't offer many revelations. There's still a thrill to be had from listening to them rattle through this selection of--mostly--non-originals though. [Jan 2018, p.117]- Q Magazine
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The overlong 'Faith/Void' aside, this is another absorbing collection. [Apr 2009, p.100]- Q Magazine
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He mostly rises to the occasion. What the vocals lack in beauty, they make up in expressiveness. [Mar 2015, p.112]- Q Magazine
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It's 10 tracks are produced by veteran Chicagoan No ID, who provides a consistently soulful feel for the rapper's reflection on family, fatherhood and fidelity. [Sep 2017, p.110]- Q Magazine
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There's too little oomph to suggest they'll bother the scorers. [Jul 2017, p.114]- Q Magazine
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A dramatic, wide-screen, expertly executed, even genuinely executed thrilling rock record worthy of an audience way beyond nu-prog’s regular constituency. [Apr 2007]- Q Magazine
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Rodriguez digs deeper into rave and party culture here. [Jun 2020, p.97]- Q Magazine
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Occasionally, Byrne subtly expands her musical palette with strings and woodwind, but never at the expense of her own guitar and vocals. [Feb 2017, p.111]- Q Magazine
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The accompanying impression of sincerity is enough to save unashamedly sentimental tunes such as Wedding Party and Two Children from mawkishness. [Jul 2012, p.96]- Q Magazine
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He's still more traditionalist than outlier, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. [Jul 2020, p.19]- Q Magazine
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His sometimes-still-too-warbly voice is the main instrument on this follow-up, but it's pockmarked with new friends' influence. [May 2013, p.96]- Q Magazine
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Savages are still best viewed in the wild, then, but Silence Yourself documents a spirit and passion that could never be background music. [Jun 2013, p.98]- Q Magazine
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With her debut, the former member of art-noise cult Gowns sounds like she would quite literally rip out her heart as a sleeve adornment if it served her creative purpose. [July 2011, p. 111]- Q Magazine
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It might not add up to a must-have, but it's good to hear Springsteen with the pressure off. [Jun 2006, p.112]- Q Magazine
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A curious document, but one that serves as a reminder of Hegarty's ability to catch the light live. [Sep 2012, p.97]- Q Magazine
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Unsurprisingly, the atmosphere is often weigted with doom, though there's an intoxicating impetus to the tar-like bass and woozy funk. [Aug 2008, p.140]- Q Magazine
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It's clear Russell was a true renaissance man, as at home with thoughtful guitar pop as he was with New York disco. [Dec 2008, p.143]- Q Magazine
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The gauzy production effects on Lamplight are among the few concessions to modernity, though the opening credits theme proper--where Zeffira breathily channels chanteuse Francoise Hardy--is hauntingly gorgeous. [Apr 2015, p.98]- Q Magazine
Posted Mar 11, 2015