604
by Ladytron
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21

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  1. mc
    May 6, 2001
    10
    Simply great.
  2. DavidG.
    May 22, 2001
    10
    This is the debut album from Ladytron with the minimalist title "604". This is undoubtedly the best UK electro-pop band of the moment. They originate from Liverpool, but one of the female singers is from Bulgaria. The music is a potent and nostalgic mix of Add-N-to-X, Stereolab, St. Etienne, Human League and Kraftwerk. My favourites are "Another Breakfast with You" which smells of This is the debut album from Ladytron with the minimalist title "604". This is undoubtedly the best UK electro-pop band of the moment. They originate from Liverpool, but one of the female singers is from Bulgaria. The music is a potent and nostalgic mix of Add-N-to-X, Stereolab, St. Etienne, Human League and Kraftwerk. My favourites are "Another Breakfast with You" which smells of Air's "Sexy Boy" and "This is our Sound" - a pure-pop anthem for the new electro-generation. … Expand
  3. Oneminded
    Apr 5, 2020
    6
    Less refined than light and magic was yet a good introduction for Ladytron. It’s their most synth poppy album to date and still fun to listen to.

    But the raw personal touch and more gritty message is not here at all. Nothing grounded is really. It’s like a teenagers dream living in a fantasy happy life made an album of their made up journal entries. The track “Playgirl” being the main    Less refined than light and magic was yet a good introduction for Ladytron. It’s their most synth poppy album to date and still fun to listen to.

    But the raw personal touch and more gritty message is not here at all. Nothing grounded is really. It’s like a teenagers dream living in a fantasy happy life made an album of their made up journal entries.

    The track “Playgirl” being the main highlight here still holds up as a silly yet catchy tune that makes you think fondly of Ladytron but also makes realize how much they’ve grown up since this album was produced.

    All in all a fun listen to but doesn’t demand repeated plays and is often overlooked when introducing new listeners to Ladytron overall.    … Expand
  4. Klayton1892
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Though the steaming electro missives of 604 can sound a bit uniform at times, Ladytron's buzzing bin of automaton female vocals and retro machine accompaniment intoxicates with illicit ease.
  5. xuxapreta
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Ladytron slide perfectly vacuum-moulded from the Kraftwerk production line, a brand new model of synthesised splendour, power songwriting, and industrial dance shudderings. 'He Took Her To A Movie', 'The Way That I Found You' and 'Jet Age' capture the exotic Teutonic soul of 'Don't You Want Me' or 'The Model' while sounding thrillingly modern.

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#43 Best Album of 2001

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Launch.com
    80
    Though the steaming electro missives of 604 can sound a bit uniform at times, Ladytron's buzzing bin of automaton female vocals and retro machine accompaniment intoxicates with illicit ease.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Ladytron slide perfectly vacuum-moulded from the Kraftwerk production line, a brand new model of synthesised splendour, power songwriting, and industrial dance shudderings. 'He Took Her To A Movie', 'The Way That I Found You' and 'Jet Age' capture the exotic Teutonic soul of 'Don't You Want Me' or 'The Model' while sounding thrillingly modern.
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Ladytron's most interesting aspect is their mix of retro songwriting with distinctly modern themes.
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