Marks to Prove It
by The Maccabees
  • Record Label: Caroline
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 2015
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. indierokdunstop
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    In a year of incredible albums, Tame Impala's 'Currents' and Wolf Alice's 'My Love is Cool' to name a couple, The Maccabees still managed to become the highlight of the bunch in my opinion. The lyrics have developed from previous albums making this album mean so much more. From the punchy opening title track followed by the slick riffs of 'Kamakura' and 'Spit it Out' to the dreamy closureIn a year of incredible albums, Tame Impala's 'Currents' and Wolf Alice's 'My Love is Cool' to name a couple, The Maccabees still managed to become the highlight of the bunch in my opinion. The lyrics have developed from previous albums making this album mean so much more. From the punchy opening title track followed by the slick riffs of 'Kamakura' and 'Spit it Out' to the dreamy closure of the album through 'Pioneering Systems' and 'Dawn Chorus', Marks to Prove it is a masterpiece which takes top marks from me.… Expand

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PopMatters
    Aug 24, 2015
    80
    Marks to Prove It proves that the Maccabees are proper masters of their musicianly craft.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 7, 2015
    70
    Overall, Marks to Prove It feels a bit anxious, but that's not necessarily to its detriment, and four LPs in, the Maccabees are still making smart and sophisticated Brit guitar rock.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Aug 3, 2015
    60
    Marks To Prove It remains oddly unsatisfying.
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