Cost of Living
by Downtown Boys
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Aug 11, 2017
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 14, 2017
    60
    There’s no sloganeering as memorable as Fight the Power here, although there is a song with a metaphor about building tables (Violent Complicity). Still, there’s a compelling quality to Victoria Ruiz’s vocals, and the welcome brass embellishments recall X-Ray Spex’s Lora Logic.
  2. Q Magazine
    Aug 1, 2017
    60
    The band's simmering anger are leavened by a sophisticated musical backdrop utilising brass and keyboards. [Sep 2017, p.109]
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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Music_Observer
    Sep 12, 2017
    6
    Sparks of fun energy and interesting meaning throughout the album’s presentation made it a decent listening experience, but overall the band’sSparks of fun energy and interesting meaning throughout the album’s presentation made it a decent listening experience, but overall the band’s odd creative process and gritty yet unsubstantial sound didn’t do enough to reach anything of real importance. My Score: 117/180 (Good) = 6.5/10… Full Review »
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