• Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2003
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

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  1. Mr.Nice
    Feb 2, 2005
    9
    This is one of those albums that you can play repeatedly, finding new nuggets of beauty each time. Simon Raymonde's production is flawless.
  2. BenjaminBunny
    Jun 8, 2004
    7
    British goth-pop that's a little silly, but delivers some memorable hooks--"Almost The Same" is one of my favorite songs of the last year.
  3. MattT
    Dec 24, 2003
    8
    From desperation to hope and back again throughout the record. A nice but forboding listen throughout.

Awards & Rankings

Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Uncut
    90
    A beautiful record. [Mar 2003, p.100]
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    Moody music that avoids settling on any one sound for more than half a song. [Feb 2004, p.78]
  3. It's not as cheeky as Pulp and not nearly as abrasive as British Sea Power; however, Clearlake is equally provocative.