Losing
by Bully
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. DavidWasHere
    Oct 21, 2017
    6
    This seems like a band I would really dig. The instrumentation and playing is great (although the guitars on Seeing It is trash) and the lead singer, while way too raspy, is energetic. And even some of the lyrics can be fun in that teen angst sense (no that's not a backhanded compliment). But what kills this for me, like their debut, is the production. It is too polished! Clearly thereThis seems like a band I would really dig. The instrumentation and playing is great (although the guitars on Seeing It is trash) and the lead singer, while way too raspy, is energetic. And even some of the lyrics can be fun in that teen angst sense (no that's not a backhanded compliment). But what kills this for me, like their debut, is the production. It is too polished! Clearly there needs to be grit and bite here but unfortunately the producer thought the mixing should have Alicia Bognanno's vocals be as clean as possible and push the instrumentation to the back and mixed to be softer and quieter than it should! Seriously when the songs clearly need some head banging rock swagger it's mixed where there is no bite whatsoever. I remember hearing the band once at a music festival and they sounded great when they are live. Why don't the producers they hire know this?!… Expand

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Metascore
74

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
  1. No Ripcord
    Nov 27, 2017
    80
    Her ability on both sides of the mixing deck is on full display throughout Losing, and her latest work strengthens her case as a supremely talented songwriter and producer.
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  2. PopMatters
    Nov 15, 2017
    70
    The band might not have developed their sound, but they have made their feelings more explicit. Although there is bubbling rage to the group, there is still a comfort they bring to their listeners. The variation of vocals and instrumentation from high to low show a dynamic that is not easily attainable.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 2, 2017
    80
    Growing up is hard but Bully make it sound exhilarating.
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