Midnight Boom
by The Kills
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Mar 18, 2008
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Blender
    60
    The world's second-best co-ed lo-fi blues-rock duo are as sunny and merry as they've ever going to be, and that's not very sunny or merry. [Apr 2008, p.79]
  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    It sounds grimy enough to suit the lowdown vibe they’re after, but the songwriting is a letdown.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    This is a fine follow-up to 2005's "No Wow." [Apr 2008, p.108]
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  5. Dusted Magazine
    50
    If The Kills didn't try so hard to be sultry, they might have a similar breakthrough. They're more appealing when you've got no idea what's on their mind.
  6. Under The Radar
    50
    If you're a pre-existing fan, you'll have to scratch at the veneer quite a bit to find any trace of their former grit. [Spring 2008, p.83]
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  7. The Guardian
    40
    The trouble is the album peaks early. Once they're past the unwholesome love song 'URA Fever' and the twangy 'Last Day of Magic,' the band lose momentum.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. djyannoushka
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    one of my fav albums growing up ! that dirty guitar sound is just delicious, each song is clearly different and recognizable and i love theone of my fav albums growing up ! that dirty guitar sound is just delicious, each song is clearly different and recognizable and i love the mix of both their voices… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Feb 15, 2012
    8
    Third record from one of the coolest sounding bands around. This has the Kills most instant and accessible songs and the first half of theThird record from one of the coolest sounding bands around. This has the Kills most instant and accessible songs and the first half of the record goes by at blistering pace. Mosshart does some of her best work here. The second half slows down a bit and closes beautifully with the brilliantly titled Goodnight Bad Morning.… Full Review »
  3. gingy
    Jul 27, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Midnight Boom sometimes is a flirt with electronic music, sometimes just indie and I must say: it is even better than harsh, garage sound from No Wow. The best word that describes my personal favourite, "Last Day of Magic", is just... sexy. Every song is approachable and you cannot easily forget that wonderful music.… Full Review »
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