After the Disco
by Broken Bells
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Feb 4, 2014
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
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  1. Consequence
    Feb 3, 2014
    33
    The songs, sonically and structurally, don’t sound contemporary at all. At best, they sound like disco by way of these two artists, both of whom have been making similar songs for five, maybe ten years.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 61
  3. Negative: 2 out of 61
  1. Mab_987
    Feb 23, 2014
    8
    I honestly think this is better than the debut. James & Brian really honed the distinct brand of tight, multi-layered & catchy indie rockI honestly think this is better than the debut. James & Brian really honed the distinct brand of tight, multi-layered & catchy indie rock they've been doing with this project. The chemistry between the 2 is great & the occasionally wide diverse production really adds to how engaging each track is in terms of songwriting.

    (For my full review, look up "Spin It Reviews" on YouTube. I'd appreciate it.)    … Full Review »
  2. PaperbagWriter
    Feb 7, 2014
    6
    I found this album to be completely underwhelming. Especially compared to their latest releases. I was very excited for this album but itI found this album to be completely underwhelming. Especially compared to their latest releases. I was very excited for this album but it didn't meet my expectations. There are some interesting moment for sure but not enough.… Full Review »
  3. bigtime123
    May 1, 2014
    9
    Amazing piece of work. Even better than their first album.
    "Leave it Alone" is haunting me, I can't get it out of my head.
    Just saw them    Amazing piece of work. Even better than their first album.
    "Leave it Alone" is haunting me, I can't get it out of my head.
    Just saw them live and they sound just as good live as they do in the studio.
    A rare band these days.
    Highly recommended    … Full Review »
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