Glass Boys
by Fucked Up
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2014
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. The Guardian
    Jun 5, 2014
    60
    [The Songs] need topline melodies, and Abraham cannot supply them. It makes Glass Boys a tiring experience, as you search for tunes that logic tells you must be there, but which the recording fails to deliver, putting too great a burden on lead guitar lines and backing vocals to add melodic shade.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 3, 2014
    60
    Their fourth LP feels like their most serious yet--but that doesn't mean they've matured.
  3. NOW Magazine
    May 30, 2014
    60
    It’s softer, but it’s nice to see a band unafraid of mellowing.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. comeatme90
    Jun 5, 2014
    8
    The Production of this record is the only thing that bothers me. Otherwise it's a catchy, fun, uplifting summer album and everything i wouldThe Production of this record is the only thing that bothers me. Otherwise it's a catchy, fun, uplifting summer album and everything i would have hoped for. Much more immediate than the overlong David comes to Live(ofcourse still awesome but its difficult to sit through if you know what i mean) and maybe their most consistent record to date. Preferably enjoyable while sunbathing or just relaxing while enjoying barbecue. The other records have the better individual songs but this is thoroughly solid and fun… Full Review »
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