• Record Label: Badman
  • Release Date: Jun 1, 2004
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    WSC specialize in Elvis Costello-y power pop and caffeinated danceability. [8-22 Jul 2004, p.126]
  2. Catching Looks shows promise, but Washington Social Club needs to minimize the structural repetitiveness on future releases, and maybe pony up for a production style with more physical oomph.
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. LuLuLuLu
    Aug 26, 2004
    9
    excellent. just saw them live at the 930 club on august 25th. they kicked ass!
  2. NancyB
    Jul 12, 2004
    9
    While the Washington Social Club is best as a live act, the album captures much of their energy and dance-worthiness. But I urge you, check While the Washington Social Club is best as a live act, the album captures much of their energy and dance-worthiness. But I urge you, check out this band live. They light a theater on fire. Full Review »