No More Idols
by Chase & Status
  • Record Label: Mercury
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2011
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. AllMusic
    Mar 2, 2011
    80
    The rather aimless and derivative '90s drum'n'bass homage "Hocus Pocus" aside, No More Idols is a consistently impressive and intriguing listen that has the potential to be the drum'n'bass genre's defining studio album.
  2. Q Magazine
    Mar 1, 2011
    80
    Stronger on revved-up dancehall than coffee-table soul, it's on the collaborations they really come into their own. [Feb 2011, p.125]
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  3. BBC Music
    Feb 10, 2011
    80
    Overall this is an impressive album that could prove a game-changer.
  5. Dot Music
    Feb 10, 2011
    80
    It would be interesting to see Chase & Status explore this extra dimension further, but--for now--this is a thrilling case of cum on feel the noize.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 10, 2011
    80
    Slightly laconic, slightly ironic, ["No Problem"] makes for a brilliant contrast with the production duo's galloping stutter-riff groove, heralding a run of crunching fuzz-guitar riffs that brings to mind the UK big-beat heyday of The Prodigy.
  7. Mojo
    Apr 4, 2011
    60
    While brutally impressive, if it's subtlety you're seeking, look elsewhere. [Mar 2011, p.100]
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  8. Clash Music
    Feb 10, 2011
    60
    It's alright and will shift units: boundaries will rest easy however.
  9. The Guardian
    Feb 10, 2011
    60
    Less easy to grasp is why, if Chase And Status can come up with music that's subtle, clever, original and commercial, they'd chose to spend half their time coming up with music that's only one of those things.
  10. The Telegraph (UK)
    Feb 10, 2011
    60
    Their second album combines ballistic rave pop with tougher bass-laden sounds and is an effectively youthful update on the Prodigy's formula.
  11. musicOMH.com
    Feb 10, 2011
    40
    With a lack of tunes to come back for, maybe it would have become a better record if they weren't so focused on stardom and the charts.
  12. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 10, 2011
    10
    Despite Cee Lo's vocal guidance (Brixton Briefcase), you almost black out from the terribleness before coming to and realising you're too good for this soulless nonsense.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. hiphop97
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    This album was full of great Drum and Base Tunes. I think the Critics need to up their score! This is a great album! End Credits featuring oneThis album was full of great Drum and Base Tunes. I think the Critics need to up their score! This is a great album! End Credits featuring one of my favourite artists Plan B was definitely a highlight of the album for me.… Full Review »
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