9 Dead Alive
by Rodrigo y Gabriela
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Apr 29, 2014
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Aug 15, 2014
    60
    For most, this will make superb background music for meditation or musing, a tangled tapestry that’s ideal as a soundtrack for seduction.
  2. Uncut
    May 7, 2014
    60
    The Mexican duo aren't quite in the Jansch/Renbourne class, but they create memorable tunes full of clever variations of timbre, texture and tone. [May 2014, p.78]
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  3. The Guardian
    Apr 28, 2014
    60
    The tracks are mostly dedicated to historical figures, and the choices are often more unexpected than the music.
  5. Clash Music
    Apr 30, 2014
    50
    9 Dead Alive demonstrates amazing talent, then--but the ideas and theme, as a whole, are a bit samey.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 28, 2014
    50
    It’s all jam and no croissant, sadly.

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  1. chickenorpollo
    Mar 30, 2016
    8
    Great background music with some relaxing songs but still has a few songs that will really get your foot to start tappin'. Sure it doesn'tGreat background music with some relaxing songs but still has a few songs that will really get your foot to start tappin'. Sure it doesn't have tons of amazing covers like previous albums but this album still stands up with the rest.… Full Review »