Individ
by The Dodos
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Feb 3, 2015
    60
    Individ is certainly a challenging listen. The intricacy of the drumming and the choppy vocal style are both compelling components and together represent the key ingredients that will determine a listener’s attention span.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Jan 22, 2015
    60
    Although the album's frenetic energy doesn't quite match that of their breakthrough (whether they like it or not, 2008's Visiter will always be their benchmark), it's a solid new direction.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Mar 17, 2015
    40
    Individ challenges its listeners to discover the elusive melodies that reside below the surface, even though the clattering arrangements and oddly oblique atmospherics might prove to be a distraction.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
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  1. UncleTafka
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    One might not believe this was the same band that came to notoriety with Visiter almost 7 years ago. This LP draws on the ever expandingOne might not believe this was the same band that came to notoriety with Visiter almost 7 years ago. This LP draws on the ever expanding palette of sounds The Dodos have built without dwelling too long in any single place. This record works tirelessly to blend the pop sound common to all Dodos' records with the darker and more distorted sound found in post- Chris Reimer releases. It may be their best work yet.… Full Review »
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