Modern Nature
by The Charlatans UK
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Jan 26, 2015
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Noiseblock
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    To be honest, when I first listened to Modern Nature, I felt like the Charlatans had lost their talent for creating their usual melodic melancholy somewhere in-between all these mid-tempo songs. However, Modern Nature is one of these albums that demand a bit of commitment from the listener to disclose the treasures that (most) of these eleven songs truly are. As I read the lyrics andTo be honest, when I first listened to Modern Nature, I felt like the Charlatans had lost their talent for creating their usual melodic melancholy somewhere in-between all these mid-tempo songs. However, Modern Nature is one of these albums that demand a bit of commitment from the listener to disclose the treasures that (most) of these eleven songs truly are. As I read the lyrics and listened to the album again and again, trying to decode the messages some of the more encryptic songs require, I found myself completely immersed in the end. It truly is a mesmerizing experience that demands a lot of patience from the listener, but once you put a bit of effort into it, you´ll find yourself hooked on this album. It may not be perfect and there a definitely high points and one or two lower points, but it still is a great album nonetheless that may leave a permanent impression on the listener.… Expand
  2. Hackskeptic
    May 29, 2015
    7
    Easy paced reminiscences of good times passed, The Charlatans have survived with dignity, and this leisurely stroll has the perfect aura for the calm early hours. Maybe not their most vital recording, but nonetheless Tim Burgess and co. continue to deliver surprisingly innate indie rock charms.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PopMatters
    Apr 23, 2015
    80
    Modern Nature isn’t perfect. There is the occasional lapse in the quality of the song-writing.... The album concludes on some demos and remixes, mostly given the dub treatment--the Charlatans have (positive) form here too.
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  2. Exclaim
    Apr 17, 2015
    70
    A fluid release, a chilled-out, soulful take on the Charlatans' psychedelic sound complemented by muted horns and jazzy keys.
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  3. Magnet
    Feb 20, 2015
    70
    It's far, far better than anyone ever had a right to expect. [No. 117, p.53]
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