Most Normal
by Gilla Band
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Ricko
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    Since their earbleeding sophomore album, "The Talkies", this outfit have now been renamed, ever so slightly, to Gilla Band. The name change mirrors the bands tweaking of their sound. "Most Normal" isn’t what I'd call accessible but it is very listenable. It mixes the some bit straighter rock of their earlier material with the almost avant garde noise of the critically acclaimed "TheSince their earbleeding sophomore album, "The Talkies", this outfit have now been renamed, ever so slightly, to Gilla Band. The name change mirrors the bands tweaking of their sound. "Most Normal" isn’t what I'd call accessible but it is very listenable. It mixes the some bit straighter rock of their earlier material with the almost avant garde noise of the critically acclaimed "The Talkies". Rather than being an endurance test, "Most Normal" is enjoyable and the sonic experiments and mad rantings are less abrasive and easier to appreciate. I'm convinced that half the people who raved about "The Talkies" had barely listened to it such was the hip reputation of the record. Album number 3 might be the one that really takes the bands profile to the next level.… Expand
  2. scratch145
    Oct 21, 2022
    7
    The first album under the ‘Gilla Band’ moniker, also the first album self produced by the lads brings some great things to your ears (as well as all the “special Gilla Band stuff” we’ve come to somehow enjoy). It’s a valiant effort, and has some absolutely rip-roaring moments I’m eager as hell to hear live, when I get to see the boys again. There unfortunately is a slight sense ofThe first album under the ‘Gilla Band’ moniker, also the first album self produced by the lads brings some great things to your ears (as well as all the “special Gilla Band stuff” we’ve come to somehow enjoy). It’s a valiant effort, and has some absolutely rip-roaring moments I’m eager as hell to hear live, when I get to see the boys again. There unfortunately is a slight sense of unevenness in some of the cuts on the album, not enough to mar the experience completely, but just enough to remind you that they’re still just finding their running speed, as they’ve certainly found their self-produced feet for most of the record. Dara on vocals is a standout, as well as drummer Adam Faulkner, and when it all hits: boy does it hit. Very excited to see more from the band, who were already high on my list of anticipative acts in Ireland. Éirinn go Brách!… Expand

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Under The Radar
    Nov 14, 2022
    80
    Although Most Normal is every bit as obtuse as one has come to expect from Gilla Band, it represents more of a short sharp shock than either 2019’s The Talkies or 2015’s Holding Hands With Jamie, yet remains every bit as exhilarating.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Oct 11, 2022
    84
    Most Normal is a direct attack that hits like chugging gas from the nozzle. It’s not only thanks to its mauling noise, but the antic and insistent cadence of Kiely’s delivery.
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  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 7, 2022
    80
    Most Normal is mostly freeform pieces with no real beginning, midpoint or end. It's typically confrontational, throwing the listener face first into their wall of noise with some spectacular excursions into how to make naturally rhythmic instruments sound ugly, aggressive, unpleasant and ultimately cathartic.
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