A Flourish and a Spoil
by The Districts
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. josh2112
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Incredible second album from a group of four young guys that show a lot of promise. The emotions purveyed in the work are outstanding and easy to relate to. Inventive and always willing to try something new, The Districts are going to be a band to watch for a long time.
  2. rav0003
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    This album would be a solid 8 but they get an additional 2 points from me because of their youth (all under 21), the quality of their EP, and the quality of their live performance. Great stuff for sure!

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 20, 2015
    70
    A Flourish and a Spoil is far from a sophomore slump; instead, it's a portrait of the Districts as they evolve from their freewheeling beginning.
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    80
    The Districts end up finding an in-between, where emotional songwriting becomes the selling point, without being overdone.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 6, 2015
    60
    For every one of the album's fumbled subtleties, there are several moments when The Districts feint at being great. Enough to show they’re flailing in the right direction.
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