Ladytron
by Ladytron
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 19, 2019
    60
    For all the promise here, the definitive Ladytron album remains the 2011 compilation Best of 00-10.
  2. The Skinny
    Feb 13, 2019
    60
    This is a record that feels handcrafted for the fans that waited so long for new material. Had you already previously invested in their icy yet sleek sound, then Ladytron is a welcome, if not wholly groundbreaking, return.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. Francesco98
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    This album is really interesting. The production is a perfect mix of synth-pop, pop-rock, alternative and electronic. I love this style andThis album is really interesting. The production is a perfect mix of synth-pop, pop-rock, alternative and electronic. I love this style and this kind of making music.… Full Review »
  2. markjamie20
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    Ladytron is a magnificent return and in my view, surpisingly, their most consistently engrossing album. The three pre-released singles are allLadytron is a magnificent return and in my view, surpisingly, their most consistently engrossing album. The three pre-released singles are all in the first half of the album. They are intricate and layered. Although the lyrical content and tone are dark, there is a euphoric, trance-like element to the instrumentation. Until the Fire and Tower of Glass develop the wall-of-synth shoegazing sound to create a fresh, new direction for Ladytron. The production is menacing and urgent, and the vocal transcendence of songs like International Dateline has been replaced by more encompassing instrumentation; I love this style, but others may yearn for the crisper sound. Simple, innocent, childlike melodies fight impending doom in the excellent Paper Highways and Horrorscope, Run signals the halfway point before experimental behemoths like Deadzone and You've Changed merge with ethereal powerhouses Figurine and The Mountain to create one of the strongest back halves of an album in recent years. Closer Tomorrow is Another Day is beautiful. I adore this album. Welcome back Ladytron - and thank you for taking risks and expanding your sound.… Full Review »
  3. hmkkbjs
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    synthpop/electronic perfection, ladytron is magnificent and incredible, truly and unique titans of electronic music.
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