Let the Dancers Inherit the Party
by British Sea Power
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Ricko
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    When the opening notes of the album subside and "Bad Bohemian" kicks off, you could be listening to any of British Sea Power's standard albums. 15 years or so after their debut the band still carry a majesty to their sound when at their best. As the album progresses with it's usual ups and downs, "Let the Dancers Inherit the Party" is unmistakably British Sea Power. I'm not sure if theWhen the opening notes of the album subside and "Bad Bohemian" kicks off, you could be listening to any of British Sea Power's standard albums. 15 years or so after their debut the band still carry a majesty to their sound when at their best. As the album progresses with it's usual ups and downs, "Let the Dancers Inherit the Party" is unmistakably British Sea Power. I'm not sure if the quality of the material warrants 48 minutes or so. A trimmed version down to 40 mins would have improved the listening experience. There probably is 40 minutes worth of really good stuff here but hell what do I know. Fans will enjoy it, casual listeners will like it and it won't win any new fans but its doubtful the group really care about this anymore.… Expand
  2. alxmsn
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    British Sea Power is one of the most underrated rock bands out there. I remember I was at university when I randomly bought their debut album back in 2003. Although it wasn't the best album ever, they offered a new fresh and interesting sound.

    They have, throughout their career, remained authentic and true to themselves, unlike other bands who were equally as, if not more promising than    British Sea Power is one of the most underrated rock bands out there. I remember I was at university when I randomly bought their debut album back in 2003. Although it wasn't the best album ever, they offered a new fresh and interesting sound.

    They have, throughout their career, remained authentic and true to themselves, unlike other bands who were equally as, if not more promising than them, such as Coldplay, Muse and Bloc Party. They never became truly commercial, but that doesn't mean that their music or songwriting never evolved.

    They are truly a great band, and every time I think they may be finished, they come out with something new and brilliant.

    If you like Joy Division and the Pixies, you will surely love this band.    … Expand

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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 28, 2017
    80
    This album incorporates nearly all of the many facets that make British Sea Power memorable, and it's their strongest overall effort since Do You Like Rock Music? in 2008.
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  2. Magnet
    Apr 26, 2017
    70
    Let The Dancers Inherit The Party is slickly produced, dramatic and cohesive but still has the drawback of sounding derivative and overly familiar. [No. 141, p.55]
  3. The Quietus
    Apr 13, 2017
    80
    Keenly political, anti-fascist, and pro-immigrant, British Sea Power mine the past to give us what we need now.
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