Konk
by The Kooks
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Drowned In Sound
    10
    These odd moments aside, it’s tempting to suggest that never before have a band--and a band who, let us remember, this writer awarded a generous 8/10 for their summery, tuneful debut--managed to nail mediocrity so definitely between its tired eyes.
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 50
  3. Negative: 5 out of 50
  1. MarianaL.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    great album, LOVE IT. they are better live though.
  2. MitchellZ
    Jun 17, 2008
    6
    Inoffensive enough, but it surly does not warrant anything close to a perfect review. Their debut had more spark, verve and style in the Inoffensive enough, but it surly does not warrant anything close to a perfect review. Their debut had more spark, verve and style in the worse half of its songs. Konk could use a good trimming and only then would it warrant any serious attention.… Full Review »
  3. RonL.
    Jun 17, 2008
    10
    I have listened to the album over 10 times and it just gets better and better. Looking at the critics reviews at the bottom of the spectrum, I have listened to the album over 10 times and it just gets better and better. Looking at the critics reviews at the bottom of the spectrum, you guys are nuts. This is a magical album. It is better than Brit pop and I think it stands as a marker for a change in pop sound. Buy it and enjoy. I give it my highest recommendation.… Full Review »
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