Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. You have to admire Hefner's artistic spirit -- but Dead Media is too flawed and derivative to earn serious praise.
  2. Most of 'Dead Media' resembles a third rate Pulp, Denim or Babybird - steeped in tales of sexual disappointment in bedsit land but without the considerable charm, warmth and wit of the aforementioned bands.
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  1. OliverI.
    Jan 31, 2002
    8
    A very underrated effort. While critics seem to want to complain about the unsuccesful attempts at synth, they mostly overlook the fact that A very underrated effort. While critics seem to want to complain about the unsuccesful attempts at synth, they mostly overlook the fact that these efforts are few and that most of the album is understated indie rock. "China Crisis," "King of Summer," and the title track are excellent. Full Review »