dios (malos)
by dios (malos)
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Splendid
    90
    Through smart songcraft, a powerful command of pop vocabulary, and skillful track sequencing, Dios Malos deliver an album that expands and grows more complicated with every listen.
  2. Filter
    82
    Completely non-offensive summertime pop. [#17, p.94]
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Dios (Malos) emphasize their way with hooks and downplay the hazy sonics of Dios for an album of sunny, instead of smoggy, Californian pop.
  5. Junkmedia
    70
    The record... is able to maintain a thrilling tension between bright, dream-like songs and an encroaching darkness.
  6. Prefix Magazine
    70
    Dios (Malos)’s buoyant yet sophisticated glow incites a plethora of feelings, but the album stands out above most of the band’s dreamy indie-rock counterparts because, undoubtedly, the members of the band are enjoying themselves.
  7. Pitchfork
    61
    Further into the record, the band invests in smaller details, and when it does the songs overcome the lyrical shortcomings.
  8. cokemachineglow
    60
    Where Dios felt structured, (relatively) focused, and clever, dios (malos) just is let to drift in a mess of under-developed songs, odes to drug abuse, and unfocused guitar strumming.
  9. PopMatters
    60
    For those of you who loved the old Dios for their oddness and all the beauty such oddity can engender, you may be a little disappointed.
  10. Alternative Press
    60
    dios (malos) is missing something--namely, guitarist Kevin Morales. [Dec 2005, p.212]
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  11. Uncut
    60
    In taming their eccentricity, Dios (Malos) have also lost some of their dreamy romanticism along the way. [Mar 2006, p.98]
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  12. Under The Radar
    50
    The fault lies mainly in the lyrics. [#11, p.106]
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  13. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    Dios (Malos) are clearly capable of breezily mordant psychedelia nd thumpingly pie-eyed pop... Sadly, they're not so hot on tunes you can't help whistling. [4 Mar 2006, p.31]
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  14. Tiny Mix Tapes
    20
    There's nothing inherently wrong about writing songs about enjoying booze and drugs, but this isn't something I'd put on under the influence of either. Just imagine what it sounds like sober.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. SeanT
    Dec 11, 2005
    7
    definately not bad just not as rich sounding as the debut but still a damn fine effort
  2. heynow
    Nov 29, 2005
    9
    This is one of those albums that seduces you. You have to give it more than a couple of listens before you fall for it. Comparing it to their This is one of those albums that seduces you. You have to give it more than a couple of listens before you fall for it. Comparing it to their first album, I was initially disappointed. I thought it way too "pop-y" for my taste and somewhat juvenile. But there were some parts that felt familiar and comforting and other parts that felt unique. So I kept listening. Let this one spin a few times and you will appreciate the craftsmanship. Dios Malos is a very good band and this is a very good album.… Full Review »
  3. tacofilling
    Nov 15, 2005
    8
    I think the path this band is on is a good one. I've recently seen this band in concert at a small local bar, and was definitely I think the path this band is on is a good one. I've recently seen this band in concert at a small local bar, and was definitely impressed. I feel as if this is a laid back california attempt at a concept album. Sort of an oldie rock influenced throw back in a sense. Hence the simple poppy lyrics. In my humble opinion, listen to the whole catalog of Dios albums. This album does not nessicarily define them, but does show one of their many musical sides and a month since I bought it....I can't stop listening to it!… Full Review »
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