No Shouts, No Calls
by Electrelane
  • Record Label: Too Pure
  • Release Date: May 8, 2007
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15

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  1. KarlD
    May 9, 2007
    9
    Great album - I'm perplexed as to why this is doing better on metacritic than it is. Every song is very cool indeed.
  2. Thisisbatcountry!
    Jun 11, 2007
    8
    An epic album from start to finish. Standouts such as the Nico-esque 1st track "The Greater Times", vocally mesmerizing "To the East" and the meandering "At Sea" are fittingly orchestrate my daily commute.
  3. JTR
    Jun 28, 2007
    6
    Clear Stereolab moments aside there are moments where musicianship actually comes into question. It seems unlikely that a bad playing together this long should have so many awkward missed beats and ques that make them sound like ameteurs, not a tightly knit group. Their pop sense is keen, or at least well studied, but being a Stereolab fan of some 12 years, there is nothing really that Clear Stereolab moments aside there are moments where musicianship actually comes into question. It seems unlikely that a bad playing together this long should have so many awkward missed beats and ques that make them sound like ameteurs, not a tightly knit group. Their pop sense is keen, or at least well studied, but being a Stereolab fan of some 12 years, there is nothing really that new here. Maybe that's not really fair to compare, but our brains are difference machines. Still and all, this is a nice album.… Expand
  4. GMan
    Jun 4, 2007
    9
    A-, but an A non the less. Perfect blend of slow and fast, up's and down's, thin and thick. The instrumentation is top shelf as are the hooks. The vocals are at first odd, but become quickly and easly absorbed, begging you to come back for many a listen. This will end up in my Top 10 of 2007
  5. HarryG.
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    Excellent consistency in this record, dare I say accessible compared to Rocket to the Moon or Axes, but enjoyable - at least my favorite album of the year.
  6. josephm
    May 10, 2007
    10
    I've followed new music pretty closely this year, and I have to say that this is easily the most enjoyable, all the way through, full-length I've heard so far - and that's saying a U.S. ton because there's been a lot of great new music. Yeah, this album's fresh, but it's also familiar and doesn't tire like a lot of the stuff coming out this year I've followed new music pretty closely this year, and I have to say that this is easily the most enjoyable, all the way through, full-length I've heard so far - and that's saying a U.S. ton because there's been a lot of great new music. Yeah, this album's fresh, but it's also familiar and doesn't tire like a lot of the stuff coming out this year that's trying to be something new, rather then itself. The playing is great, the melodies rich with all sorts of hope and emotions. I've seen this band live, and they slay. I'd love to see them now at this new peak, and this album deserves your attention. If you're a romantic, or understand what somebody means when they talk about yearning, then this music just might be for you. If you prefer songs about love and life, and real poetic existence, then this just might be what you've been looking for.… Expand
  7. Mr.Hankey
    May 8, 2007
    9
    Two Words: Fucking Ace!
  8. LeoF
    May 8, 2007
    10
    i want more!
  9. susiek
    Jun 27, 2007
    8
    Wonderful driving music. I look forward to hearing more from this band.
  10. shaank.
    Jul 17, 2007
    8
    I thought it was great. The album had a lot more uplifting to it unlike The Power Out but still amazing. I love Electrelane and will live and die by them!

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. BBC collective
    70
    Having eschewed the over-earnest knob-twiddling of erstwhile producer Steve Albini, Verity Susman’s vocals and Mia Clarke’s guitars now sound crisp and urgent, and when the envelope gets pushed... the band’s detached cool melts into a pleasing joi de vivre.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Their charm lies in the feeling that below the faintly twee, wistful, synthy exterior beats a feisty riot-grrl heart.
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  3. Uncut
    70
    Aggressive bursts of noise and fantastic harmonic singing make this record sound like the result of a happy accident rather than a long-pondered academic exercise. [Apr 2007, p.94]
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