Popular Manipulations
by The Districts
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Music_Observer
    Sep 12, 2017
    8
    The Districts succeed in many ways here, perhaps the most important way being their cool, interesting sonic distortions that overcame some undemonstrative background structures, showing the kind of strong songwriting quality that may be easily looked past in the sea of smart yet unnecessarily categorized indie rock. My Score: 135/180 (Solid) = 7.5/10

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. No Ripcord
    Sep 25, 2017
    70
    Themes of alienation and heartbreak are set against sweeping guitar hooks, handled with a well-studied attention to craft that takes cues from bands like Wolf Parade and Modest Mouse. A wise template to base their potent anthems on.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 14, 2017
    75
    Fans of garage rock will be familiar with the fuzzed-out results, at its best highlighting the band’s trademark guitar distortion, although at times muffling Grote’s vocals slightly. But their sound has evolved considerably.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Aug 14, 2017
    67
    Like all of their work, it’s capable and tuneful and reveals a young band of skilled songwriters that put all their faith in their guitars, even if it’s often hard to pinpoint where their own vision begins and their taste ends.
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