Free Reign
by Clinic
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2012
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Nov 19, 2012
    60
    Whilst it's unlikely to win over many new fans, it will certainly keep those who have been with the band so far content.
  2. The Guardian
    Nov 15, 2012
    60
    There are lulls elsewhere, but the highlights are a treat.
  3. Consequence
    Nov 14, 2012
    60
    The masks are still up on Free Reign, and the hints at human emotion lying behind them aren't strong enough to attempt to pry in.
  5. Blurt Magazine
    Nov 13, 2012
    60
    Free Reign, co-produced by Oneohtrix Point Never's Daniel Lopatin, is subtler, jazzier and ever-so-slightly sexier than previous Clinic outings.
  6. No Ripcord
    Nov 9, 2012
    60
    It's short but manages to feel long. It's interesting but manages to feel dull.
  7. Uncut
    Nov 19, 2012
    50
    [The] rather slight songs raise the suspicion you would get more out of listening to Clinic's record collection than the band themselves. [Oct 2012, p.68]
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  8. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jan 2, 2013
    40
    Despite their best efforts, Free Reign marks just another step in Clinic's journey to unfortunately become even more forgettable.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. kendal
    Nov 17, 2012
    8
    'free reign' is extremely odd yet fantastic. the sound of a band doing precisely what they like, a perfect
    antidote to today's conservative    'free reign' is extremely odd yet fantastic. the sound of a band doing precisely what they like, a perfect
    antidote to today's conservative indie rubbish.    … Full Review »
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