Beyond The Neighbourhood
by Athlete
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Pitchfork
    28
    Beyond the Neighbourhood is the sonic equivalent of a beautiful coffin.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    25
    Mired in the generic neo-new-wave and self-consciously emotive yawn of contemporary fashion indie rock, Athlete's unimaginative music matches up nicely with the shallow lyrics.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. CaliLadyWC
    Jul 1, 2013
    10
    I love this band. I put the album "I Love You" and the EP "I'm Sorry" on repeat, the day I downloaded the tracks. It made for a very chillaxI love this band. I put the album "I Love You" and the EP "I'm Sorry" on repeat, the day I downloaded the tracks. It made for a very chillax afternoon. I love the fusion of musical styles. They remind me of California. I'm feelin' every track like I did when I first heard Sublime, not to compare the bands, only the feeling I get when I listen to them. I like it, I like it a lot. I way the guitar sings is so sexy and moody, and the lead singers voice is sexy and moody as well. All I can tell you is play their music, have a drink, soak up some sun and kick back with some friends. This band feels good to me even though their kind of dark. But then again so am I.… Full Review »
  2. Daves
    Oct 25, 2007
    9
    Strange...i read really good reviews for this in the observer, mojo and time out. Why are these not included? great album.
  3. GarryK.
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    Throughly enjoyed this album as all the songs are very down-to-earth and catchy. I was very disappointed when looking at the critics remarks Throughly enjoyed this album as all the songs are very down-to-earth and catchy. I was very disappointed when looking at the critics remarks as I firmly believe it is there best album out.… Full Review »
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