Urb's Scores
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For 1,126 reviews, this publication has graded:
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63% higher than the average critic
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2% same as the average critic
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35% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.3 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
| Highest review score: | The Golden Age of Apocalypse | |
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| Lowest review score: | This Is Forever |
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Positive: 856 out of 1126
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Mixed: 256 out of 1126
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Negative: 14 out of 1126
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From the shirtless thunder of the title track to the shrill electroclash cover of Siouxzee and the Banshee’s 'Cities of Dust' and 'Mad Pursuit,' a moody attempt at sextronica, the real question is, what is the intended audience for this admittedly diverse yet inexplicably dated collection of electronic tunes?- Urb
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This is a well-rounded album that is as artistically rich as it is sonically pleasing. The Sounds are going to be around for awhile.- Urb
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It's hard to explain the mindless metal riffing that weighs down this completely disappointing album. [May 2005, p.84]- Urb
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An odd album... this might well have been called Badly Drawn Boy: The Musical. [Oct 2006, p.117]- Urb
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Nothing lyrically spectacular or hip-hopfluential happens, but this release shows the sometimes troubled Sov finally putting the pieces together.- Urb
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Har Mar wraps glorious, melodic R&B styled hooks around lyrics that sound dangerously inappropriate coming out of the mouths of matrons in minivans. [Sep 2004, p.114]- Urb
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Sure, the album title is about as random as their name and the way they originated, and yes, their sound is a crazy jumble of gritty, primal punk rebellion, but not for one moment does it not work. Openly stated, they have their shit together--no pun intended.- Urb
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Trash, Rats and Microphones is tailor-made for the contemporary electro-crazed (dance like tomorrow ain’t promised) landscape.- Urb
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Snow Blindness... is an indecipherable mess of spastic glitches and fuzz.- Urb
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The true brilliance here is what is not done rather than what is. Instead of getting repetitive, drawn out, and maybe even boring, the album concludes itself at a measly yet perfect 11 tracks, clocking in at just under 40 minutes.- Urb
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Throughout the album, there are moments of brilliance that standout, but are quickly overshadowed by guest who seem to have been chosen against the groups’ better instincts. If you go in deep, and ignore the co-stars, Divided By Night itself is more than enough to shine on its own.- Urb
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Although their name might seem like a stretch when requesting at your local record store, this album is worth a purchase.- Urb
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While almost as good as that first Dooom album, only time will tell if this sequel can become another timeless classic in the Kool Keith catalog.- Urb
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For the most part, Dirty Vegas play up the notoriety by not straying too far from the template set by "Days Gone By." [Jul 2002, p.98]- Urb
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This album, as seemingly different as each song is, runs pretty smoothly.- Urb
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The result is a sound of un-epic mopeyness, more surface than interior and arguably more truthful because of it. [Apr 2006, p.84]- Urb
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Radio 4 borrow, like everyone else, but they had the idea to borrow before most on the map. [Jun 2006, p.114]- Urb
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While it’s commendable, if unnecessary, that Whitney and Votolato are exploring new musical areas, there’s no denying the fact that if Take Me to the Sea ever ran into Hologram Jams in a dark alley, Hologram would be down for the count.- Urb
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The dominating reggae rhythms sound thin and dynamic moments are rare. [May 2006, p.94]- Urb
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Their sixth album is an unlovely cocktail of faux-Cobain grunting, downtuned guitars and self-pity. [Nov 2008, p.119]- Urb
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Done in by fussy, irritating delivery and lyrics that range from clunky moralizing to potshots at easy targets. [Nov 2004, p.98]- Urb
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The big idea of real instruments and real people is a step backwards. [Oct 2004, p.102]- Urb
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Super Animal Brothers III sounds exactly as expected; a dorm room drum machine experiment attempting to capture the zeitgeist of Generation Ritalin, permanently jacked to eleven with no real idea as to why.- Urb
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Japanese Motors’ debut is a solid dose of garage pop, but chances are, it won’t change your life.- Urb
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The Prodigy was never about subtlety, but Howlett is stepping more carefully this time. [Oct 2004, p.104]- Urb
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The now-three-piece group proves they haven't lost their ability to blend superb pop hooks with dance beats. [Sep 2007, p.131]- Urb
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Their vocals sound more unenthused and bored than detached or sinister. [Sep 2003, p.101]- Urb
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The Chicks sound as though they're running out of gas. [Mar 2005, p.118]- Urb