Mind Chaos
by Hockey
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 6, 2009
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Urb
    80
    It is rare to come across an album encapsulating various musical stylings and still boasts coherence and a pleasurable pop listening experience. The Portland-based quartet Hockey achieves that balance on its debut studio album, Mind Chaos.
  2. AllMusic
    70
    When they stretch out, they get intriguing, if mixed, results.
  3. Boston Globe
    70
    Derivative? Maybe, but at least it’s deftly derived and delivered with purpose and spunk.
  5. BBC Music
    70
    Originality niggles aside, the vitality and wit these Oregon upstarts display on this first LP is enough to recommend them to anyone interested in hearing a quality good-time band. Hockey seem to actually give a puck, and that’s reason enough to like ‘em for now.
  6. Pitchfork
    67
    On their debut LP, Mind Chaos, Hockey seem to be having a little fun with it, keeping things casual, cracking jokes at their own expense. You'd be surprised how well it works.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. DB.
    Nov 7, 2009
    10
    One of the greatest albums I've heard this year.There are three not so good songs on the album and they are numbers 2,4 and 6.The rest One of the greatest albums I've heard this year.There are three not so good songs on the album and they are numbers 2,4 and 6.The rest are some of the catchiest,most rythmic songs I've ever heard.Do yourself a favour and get this album or even just listen to it somewhere,I promise you it's worth it.… Full Review »
  2. Quacke
    Feb 13, 2014
    9
    I have lately discovered this band and what I have to say is that everything in this album is in place. Songs are catchy, voice is fine,I have lately discovered this band and what I have to say is that everything in this album is in place. Songs are catchy, voice is fine, guitar solos, piano parts, electronic stuff etc, etc. Opening "Too Fake" really introduces you into the dance-hip-hop-rock-n-roll style of the album. Later the songs are kept in the same climate but they aren't boring in any way. Everyone has got something special, and I can see sth good about every song, even those, that I'm not crazy about like "Work". Myself I really like the way the lyrics are somehow rapped along the guitars where also a lot of pressure is put on the bass. Album ends with slow "Everyone's The Same Age" which is for sure the best closer I've ever heard. Really worth trying.… Full Review »
  3. RiotC.
    Dec 15, 2009
    6
    It could be much better if they worked more.
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