DIY Magazine's Scores
- Music
For 3,057 reviews, this publication has graded:
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54% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
Highest review score: | Not to Disappear | |
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Lowest review score: | Let It Reign |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2,154 out of 3057
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Mixed: 890 out of 3057
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Negative: 13 out of 3057
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The sea change in Sharon’s personal life has given rise to a tidal wave of ambition in her music; that she has harnessed it so masterfully surely confirms her position as one of her generation’s most compelling voices.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jan 15, 2019
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Van Etten has gained in confidence and widened her scope, and the results are impressive.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 27, 2014
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There’s enough originality pumped throughout each track that ‘Tension’ will undoubtedly stand as one of the most favoured contemporary Kylie eras. There’s no pretension to its greatness, just our Kylie, once again, humbly proving how easily she can forge gold and transform into pop culture phenomenon.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Sep 19, 2023
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This is a landmark album for a previously forgotten musician, an incredibly neat and satisfying collection of songs.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jul 21, 2016
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If the hype machine had previously inflated letlive's worth beyond their means then with this LP they are most certainly redressing that balance.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jul 8, 2013
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Their newest full-length feels both quintessential and refreshing, a modern classic which sees the band growing into more confident versions of themselves.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Aug 17, 2015
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They continue to create and deliver captivatingly unique songs, further cementing themselves as one of the most exciting bands in British alternative rock.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 23, 2018
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While the off-kilter rhythms and cowbells of ‘This Love’ give way to a central chorus line that’s almost Bowie-esque. They’re big reference points but ‘Turn The Car Around’ uses them masterfully to drive down its own sonic motorway.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jan 11, 2023
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It’s a breathless record, one that threatens to last an eternity--such is the speed and dazzling depth at which James expresses himself.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Sep 23, 2014
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This is the first Hot Snakes record since 2004 and it sounds every inch as if it was formed in the same mould as the last three, despite all of the work that John and Rick have done together and apart since then.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 23, 2018
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As stirring as some of the material is, there are a number of tracks where the weighty lyrical themes are coupled with languid and ponderous melodies which drag the pace right down to a deathly crawl.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Dec 14, 2012
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There’s so much going on here that it can be borderline overwhelming. It’s a record that’s enigmatic, a little deceptive in places, and thoroughly gripping throughout.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 19, 2016
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Sampha’s journey to now has developed a wonderfully versatile artist, and on Process he succeeds in tying these strands of his musicianship together into a record that’s concise and focused.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Feb 3, 2017
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A master of eulogising the grubby underbelly, Baxter’s is the kind of voice that’s utterly out of step with the modern, fearful, social media-courting world, and all the better for it.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 19, 2020
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‘DEACON’ confidently celebrates love in all its spiritual glory, with an unwavering focus on the good. In his sweetest moments, serpentwithfeet’s joy is palpable, paired with an unwavering sensuality that underpins each of the album’s eleven tracks.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 25, 2021
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It's a swaggering victory lap for two artists at the peak of their creativity; it's a record that sees their talents fused in the most cohesive way; it's a coming together of immense talents.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jul 2, 2013
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Yves has carved out their own, trailblazing sound amid the racket of modernity and it truly feels like an awakening. Trapped somewhere between visceral punk, Oneohtrix Point Never and Dean Blunt, ‘Praise A Lord…’ is in fact like no other.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 17, 2023
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The narrative drawn by Marling throughout is at times heart-stopping, segues and recurrent motifs creating effortless enjambment.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 24, 2013
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- Posted Jun 8, 2023
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‘To Hell With It’ is a heady mix of ’00s genres and references that only seem to work together because it’s delivered with just the right amount of earnestness.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Oct 15, 2021
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There’s no question that a little bit of Lido’s formidable live energy is lost in the translation here, but ‘Miss Colombia’ remains a vibrant, accessible introduction to her boundary-defying body of work.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Apr 17, 2020
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It’s a testament to his talents that he can produce an album that encapsulates his weird and beautiful world, which is full of more questions than answers.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Sep 21, 2022
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Fontaines DC have crafted a clear, unedited picture of who they are and what they’re made of. It’s a joy to witness.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Apr 9, 2019
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It’s cleverly written and produced too, with motifs (both sonic and lyrical) seeping from one track to the other. In all, this makes ‘Raven’ completely alluring, and offers a soundtrack for melancholic late-night drives through buzzing cities.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Feb 8, 2023
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Few albums carry the raw emotion of ‘Every Bad’, and carry it with such musical confidence.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 12, 2020
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With Koi No Yokan the band have not only delivered on their promises, but exceeded them so, whilst remaining one of the most engaging but remarkable heavy bands of our times.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Nov 13, 2012
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Pushing nearly 30 years in the game, JARV IS... still an absolute one-of-a-kind.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jul 16, 2020
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LP1 is a brave first step that she had to take. It’s not perfect, but anything this expressive and personally vital rarely is.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Aug 5, 2014
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At the end of the day, what Matt Maltese does best is conjure kitchen sink dramedies. And with ‘Krystal’, his ability to do that is as strong as ever. The melodies feel more like accompaniments to the stories; a canvas on which to paint. But the wry yet heartbreaking lyrics that accompany it shows an artist who has grown. As enviably funny as ever, but this time a little more self-aware.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Nov 18, 2019
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It all feels remarkably familiar, but given the record’s pedigree, that’s far from a bad thing.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 12, 2022
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