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Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the Canadian rock duo of Luke Gruntz and Ian Fraser was produced with Jig Dubé.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 22, 2021
    80
    A debut rich in raw potential.[Summer 2021, p.87]
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  2. Clash Music
    Jun 8, 2021
    80
    ‘BUMMER’ is a record made to be played hard and loud, heard blaring out of car windows and making cavalcades in faceless crowds.
  3. Exclaim
    Jun 8, 2021
    70
    Some additional layers wouldn't hurt next time around, and perhaps some brighter, more varied production when the opportunity arises, but this is a solid, high-energy debut from a pair that definitely has their style figured out already, with lots of room to build.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Jun 8, 2021
    70
    Not everything about ‘BUMMER’ is fully perfected just yet, but there’s plenty to feel upbeat about.
  5. Kerrang!
    Jun 8, 2021
    60
    BUMMER is an album where cleopatrick excel more than they struggle. Their sound could do with a little streamlining, but for a debut LP, this is a bold and at times very enjoyable effort.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mikecritic
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Brilliantly loud album. Intense, strong lyrically as well as musically. Drums sounding top notch, as are the vocals.
  2. danilovmaximov
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    I really enjoy these guys’ vibe. I often listen to all of the tracks in one breath. The album’s dope.
  4. RoyalKempix
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    Despite fantastic singles, especially Family Van and 2008, cleopatrick sometimes sound like they struggle to extract more from the rest of theDespite fantastic singles, especially Family Van and 2008, cleopatrick sometimes sound like they struggle to extract more from the rest of the songs. After a few listens, the album only gets better and better. And the most important thing about their whole work is this irresistible kind of authenticity, which differentiates them from the other bands. Their music helps me to get through despair and makes me a better man. Getting to know about cleopatrick was one of the best things that ever happened in my life. I can't wait for their next release.… Expand
  5. DOCDR3AM
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    Cleopatric really overdid himself on this one. Despite being an album of lots of similar feels but one of a kind. It is still listenable inCleopatric really overdid himself on this one. Despite being an album of lots of similar feels but one of a kind. It is still listenable in one breath definitely energetic and can probably be approved by lots of different rock fans as it is uncountably a rock album. I also like the singularity of the artist in the album there is no one like him and cooperation may have proved that right and ruined the album. Keep up the good work! And at some point you will be noticed… Expand
  6. MusicNerdViking
    Jun 13, 2021
    7
    I think it's a pretty decent debut from this group. Their noisy, rough style is something to keep an eye on because they could potentiallyI think it's a pretty decent debut from this group. Their noisy, rough style is something to keep an eye on because they could potentially make something amazing! My favorite songs are Family Van, Good Grief, and Why July. But if I had to point out which one is my least favorite, I would've picked the song 2008. Because I found that song to be kind of boring, sluggish and trying to be emotional and dramatic, and I think that the song flopped because of it. Another tiny complaint I have is that I think that this album started strong but ended pretty weak. But overall, I think it's pretty good.

    Overall score: 7/10    … Expand
  7. Jungstir
    Jun 10, 2021
    5
    "Good Grief" head banging music from Canada. Rising Stars. Promising needs some production work as the guitars drown out the vocals on some of"Good Grief" head banging music from Canada. Rising Stars. Promising needs some production work as the guitars drown out the vocals on some of this album. Worth a Listen!… Expand

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