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by Mew
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Apr 28, 2015
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. The Guardian
    Apr 23, 2015
    40
    Mew don’t quite convert slight self-indulgence into tunes, with several here (Water Slides, Making Friends and Interview the Girls) never really going anywhere.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 3 out of 46
  1. stablenet
    Apr 29, 2015
    9
    Another masterpiece. Mew takes a pop turn on a few songs. One, in particular, "Making Friends," might confuse listeners at first, but the oddAnother masterpiece. Mew takes a pop turn on a few songs. One, in particular, "Making Friends," might confuse listeners at first, but the odd turns that make their music interesting are still all contained within it. The third tune on the record, "Night Believer," features a duet with Kimbra, who has a lovely voice, but it can catch the listener off-guard. Both of these songs are great, but may take a few listens to show their place in this collection of songs. The rest of the tunes are exactly what a Mew fan is looking for, though none of it is rehashed. Powerful rock single? Check (Witness). Epic ballad? Check (Cross The River). Airy dance song? Check (Clinging To A Bad Dream). They have managed to tread new ground while maintaining maximum Mew-ness. It's a little more ebullient than No More Stories but has some characteristics that make it almost a companion album, even though they were released five years apart. As with most Mew records, it takes a few listens to truly reveal itself, but that's what the best music does. I'm having a hard time remembering my initial reactions because it has morphed into a different album for me after repeated plays. Considering most modern music shows its hand instantly, I've been really enjoying getting to know +-.… Full Review »
  2. BrushedRed
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    Mew are back and quite possibly better than ever. The talent and musicianship shown in their work is impeccable. Their dizzying instrumentalsMew are back and quite possibly better than ever. The talent and musicianship shown in their work is impeccable. Their dizzying instrumentals topped off by intoxicating vocals have really been missed. I don't see how critics can only award a 77. The 9.1 user score is definitely more accurate.This is art rock without succumbing to pretention… Full Review »
  3. livecloud
    May 14, 2015
    10
    Just a magical musical experience, a stunning album, with a light and soft atmosphere. Press "Play" you just plunge into this album and forgetJust a magical musical experience, a stunning album, with a light and soft atmosphere. Press "Play" you just plunge into this album and forget about everything. I will say again, the album "a magical musical experience."… Full Review »
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