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Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: The tenth studio release for the Scottish rock band was produced by David Holmes and features guest appearances by Robert Plant, My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields, and Mark Stewart.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. AllMusic
    Jun 17, 2013
    90
    It is one of those odd Primal Scream albums where they pull it all together--roping in the hard rock, free jazz, club beats, flowery psychedelia, the worship of the Stooges, and a devotion to avant-garde cinema--building upon the past in an attempt to get closer to the future.
  2. Q Magazine
    May 13, 2013
    80
    Primal Scream haven't sounded this vital in at least a decade. [Jun 2013, p.97]
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 7, 2013
    80
    With the core ‘XTRMNTR’ team--the Scream, Shields, producer David Holmes--More Light, the Scream’s 10th album and first in five years, lives up to its bilious billing.
  4. Exclaim
    Jun 18, 2013
    80
    More Light is not only an all-encompassing trip that shows everything they're capable of, but also the best album they've made since 2000's XTRMNTR.
  5. The Fly (UK)
    May 10, 2013
    70
    More Light is prosaic, but also proof that when you want to rally a new generation, it’s not Marcus Mumford you want holding the megaphone.
  6. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 26, 2013
    70
    ["It's A;right, It's OK" is] Yet another foray into shameless retro pastiche, then, but it concludes this gloomy, ear-bashing album with a welcome blast of rousing optimism. [Jul 2013, p.90]
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  7. No Ripcord
    Jun 3, 2013
    40
    What starts out as inviting, quickly becomes a bit irritating and ends up overwhelmingly draining and drab if tackled all at once.

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  1. MattRadich
    Jun 17, 2014
    10
    In my opinion, Primal Scream's best album to date. Although long, this album rarely has low points. The opener "2013" is a perfect track alongIn my opinion, Primal Scream's best album to date. Although long, this album rarely has low points. The opener "2013" is a perfect track along with many others on the album.… Expand
  2. Abutre
    Jun 21, 2013
    9
    Álbum notável e bastante ecléctico. Misturas de sons fantásticas. Álbum bastante inteligente e actual.
    Para mim um dos melhor álbum dos    Álbum notável e bastante ecléctico. Misturas de sons fantásticas. Álbum bastante inteligente e actual.
    Para mim um dos melhor álbum dos Primal Scream está ao mesmo nível dos primeiros.
    26 revisões com uma média de 78/100 para mim uma revisão falsa, este álbum vale muito mais que álbuns aqui cotados com mais de 85/100    … Expand
  4. breadmittens
    Jun 18, 2013
    9
    The best of all Primal Scream's world. Sprawling, hazy, and enjoyable. It would be tough to brand Primal Scream and the same with this album.The best of all Primal Scream's world. Sprawling, hazy, and enjoyable. It would be tough to brand Primal Scream and the same with this album.
    Perfect for launching the summer.    … Expand

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