Faded Seaside Glamour
by Delays
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Pitchfork
    60
    Despite some strong ideas and a few memorable songs, Faded Seaside Glamour remains notable mostly for the vocals: the album's ups and downs follow Gilbert's voice almost exactly, best when he's hitting high notes, mundane when he's not.
  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Genteel, eminently tuneful. [24 Jun 2004, p.179]
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  3. Alternative Press
    60
    The music you'd imagine might play as you ascend to heaven--or the soundtrack to the WB's next teen drama. [Aug 2004, p.118]
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  5. Q Magazine
    60
    Teeters between over-studied perfection and heavenly pop glory. [May 2004, p.101]
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  6. Drawer B
    60
    [Gilbert’s] chirping voice is such a spectacle at times, you won’t know whether to laugh or punch a hole in the wall.
  7. Stylus Magazine
    60
    Nice enough melodies and average tunes are repeatedly elevated by the superlative, rich and detailed production which makes Delays sound like a much better band than they actually are.
  8. Tiny Mix Tapes
    40
    After a great start, Faded Seaside Glamour loses its way and ultimately fails to inspire.
  9. Junkmedia
    40
    There's a very good record in this band. This isn't it.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. john
    Apr 25, 2005
    9
    The best album I heard from a recent British band. Jeff buckley-esque vocals, 80s chimings guitars and strong songs. The album starts very The best album I heard from a recent British band. Jeff buckley-esque vocals, 80s chimings guitars and strong songs. The album starts very well but does go a little downhill towards the end. However its still a great debut which shows massive potential and are certainly a band to watch… Full Review »
  2. TimE.
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    Album of the year, hands down. "Wanderlust" brings us back to the days when such talented bands as the Cocteau Twins graced us with there Album of the year, hands down. "Wanderlust" brings us back to the days when such talented bands as the Cocteau Twins graced us with there etheral textures. Forget Coldplay, this is the band that I've waited for all my life.… Full Review »
  3. FS
    Jul 20, 2004
    8
    Summer itself
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