Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    What none of these songs has... is a hook that sticks with you. [Jul 2006, p.204]
  2. Nearly every single thing about this album is a shout-out to the Clash or Gang of Four, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but why not just listen to the originals instead?
  3. If they’re not really adding anything new to the Clash/Gang of Four sound, at least Radio 4 is doing it with conviction.
  4. Though they'll sound good on the dancefloor, Radio 4's greatest foes are themselves.
  5. Under The Radar
    50
    The quality of the songs quickly fades as the album spins on. [#14]
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    Their problem? Others have overtaken them. [17 Jun 2006, p.39]
  7. Q Magazine
    40
    It's frustrating when you know they can do better. [Jul 2006, p.116]
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. CharlesM
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    The record of the year, so far no doubt.
  2. koiwn
    Jun 6, 2006
    9
    funky beats ... great tunes, i've been listening all week since i bought the album,,,, can't wait till they play seattle..