A Different Kind of Fix
by Bombay Bicycle Club
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Mojo
    Aug 30, 2011
    60
    The results are melodic, gently atmospheric indie rock that often fits the neo-shoegaze paradigm. [Sept. 2011, p. 101]
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 29, 2011
    60
    The album has a tentative quality which is sometimes beguiling – the gently grooving "Lights Out, Words Gone", effete and insistent all at once, is a delight – but often they sound in need of more conviction.
  3. Uncut
    Aug 26, 2011
    60
    Songs such as "Bad Timing" and "Leave It" sound pleasingly full as a result, although it's at the expense of some of the intimacy that was arguably the band's best quality. [Sep 2011, p.81]
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  5. Drowned In Sound
    Aug 24, 2011
    60
    A Different Kind Of Fix is an evolution of baby steps for Bombay Bicycle Club and one which will leave you wondering if Jack Steadman and co are ever going to burst into full bloom.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. martfn
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    I love this album, 2010s Indie Rock at its best, besides some well known tracks like "Shuffle" and "How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep" (whichI love this album, 2010s Indie Rock at its best, besides some well known tracks like "Shuffle" and "How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep" (which are great) there are some lesser-known ones like "Beggars" and "Take the Right One" which are also great songs who sadly aren't as popular.… Full Review »
  2. martimnog
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    This is one of B.B.C's best albums, "Shuffle" and "Lights Out, Words Gone" are the most famous tracks in this album, and still some of theThis is one of B.B.C's best albums, "Shuffle" and "Lights Out, Words Gone" are the most famous tracks in this album, and still some of the band's most famous songs.… Full Review »
  3. Ricko
    Sep 29, 2015
    8
    For me 2011 was a decent year for music. PJ Harvey bought out a cracker in "Let England Shake". Bon Iver released a sparkling debut with "ForFor me 2011 was a decent year for music. PJ Harvey bought out a cracker in "Let England Shake". Bon Iver released a sparkling debut with "For Emma, Forever ago.." while Fleet Foxes pitched in with their excellent second record "Helplessness Blues". "A Different Kind of Fix" is up their with these. The record is laced with melodies and has a nice chilled vibe to it. Musically it's excellently written, the songs are well thought out and perfectly structured. The production on the record is also really strong. "Lights Out, Words Gone", is a microcosm of the album. Although it is a very catchy album, it is a record that you have to pay close attention to rather than have on in the background in order to fully appreciate it. "Take the right one" sounds like Jonsi/Sigur Ros collaborating with The Stone Roses and is a particular highlight. A great album and represents Bombay Bicycle Club at the height of their powers.… Full Review »
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