Partie Traumatic
by Black Kids
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. cokemachineglow
    34
    This is nothing even remotely new, but very rarely does it come off so obnoxiously, indelibly built to not be taken seriously when that’s the very action that could save these assholes from their own doom.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    30
    Black Kids are trying too hard, plain and simple.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Most Discussed Album of 2008

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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 9 out of 40
  1. Toz123
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    i give a ten because the musics is so f_cking nice !!! One of the best songs i never listen in my entire life 10 10
  2. JimmieA.
    Sep 5, 2008
    9
    To bad that no new songs appeared on this one, but there are so many great songs that you don't mind hearing them over and over again.
  3. BrianS.
    Aug 18, 2008
    8
    Derivative, yes. I hear influences from The Cure (the singer actually sounds a bit like Robert Smith), Prince and nearly every power pop band Derivative, yes. I hear influences from The Cure (the singer actually sounds a bit like Robert Smith), Prince and nearly every power pop band that ever existed. Is it a Blonde on Blonde, Sgt. Peppe, Marquee Moon or Nevermind? Of course not, but the songs are catchy and fun. The perfect summer record.… Full Review »
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