Drowaton
by Starlight Mints
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Apr 25, 2006
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

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  1. bobs
    May 6, 2006
    10
    let it creep up on you
  2. JakeM.
    May 1, 2006
    8
    More of a lateral move than the progression I was hoping for, but stil, to my ears, these guys have yet to record a lousy note.
  3. ScottM
    Jun 4, 2006
    5
    Not as well done as "Built on Squares" but it has its moments
  4. BenK
    Apr 27, 2006
    7
    Although this is not as good as their first two albums, there are still some high quality tracks on here.
  5. Aami
    Dec 18, 2006
    10
    i got a promo cd by these guys about five years ago, glad to see them getting known. :)

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    70
    Drowaton pulses with ideas and energy, and there doesn't seem to be a musical style beyond the Mints' grasp.
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  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    70
    At least two or three songs on the record are worthy of the New Pornographers for crunchy catchiness and the entire set is packaged with energy and hooks.
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  3. Filter
    91
    Never cluttered, Drowaton is as compelling as it is complex. [Filter Mini #10, p.13]
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