Plumb
by Field Music
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. PopMatters
    Mar 1, 2012
    60
    Intellectually and musically, it's more like a rose bush in winter: thorny, twisty, and hinting at tantalizing beauty. The more time you spend with this album, the easier it is to get caught.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 13, 2012
    60
    Field Music remain more impressive than lovable.
  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Feb 13, 2012
    60
    One minute it's like listening to early Genesis, the next Smile-era Beach Boys, the next XTC and the next, um, 1980s Genesis.
  5. Paste Magazine
    Feb 14, 2012
    50
    Unfortunately it feels mostly like an over-concentrated mess of misplaced ambitions.
  6. No Ripcord
    Feb 17, 2012
    40
    Plumb feels unsure of how ambitious it wants to be, but instead of landing in the middle of the road, the lack of focus and uncertainty create an incoherent mess.
  7. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 9, 2012
    40
    There's an awful lot of music crammed into Plumb's 35 minutes, but it's rarely organized into the most attractive shapes - and on the few occasions it is, they alter course within seconds and head off in some less appealing direction.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    6
    Field Music on"Plumb" combines the style of indie rock with the elements of classical music ("Start The Day Right", "Ce Soir"), or manyField Music on"Plumb" combines the style of indie rock with the elements of classical music ("Start The Day Right", "Ce Soir"), or many different themes -such as the Mediterranean "A New Town", oriental "This Is The Picture" or strictly a capella "How Many More Times". Songs on the album all reminiscent of the Beatles - just listen to "Who'll Pay The Bills" or "Guillotine". The British quartet however, still have much to learn in this regard.… Full Review »
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