• Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 3, 2005
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. A major disappointment to say the least, Pretty in Black is such an indifferent and transparent record that it makes one reconsider the quality of the album that preceded it.
  2. To call 'Pretty In Black' disappointing would be an understatement in the least, particularly for a band whose delivery has matched their promise over their previous releases.
  3. The perfect antique Cadillac album.
  4. Q Magazine
    40
    It's just artful karaoke. [Jun 2005, p.116]
  5. It should be noted that what Pretty In Black lacks in vigor is made up for in variety... now if only they could find a way to fuse the two, maybe The Raveonettes would make an entire album as good as their singles.
  6. Spin
    58
    Uneven, overly reverential. [May 2005, p.110]
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. [Anonymous]
    Jun 4, 2005
    9
    Impressive third album, not as electrifying as Chain Gang of Love but irresistably infectious. Worth a listen, or ten.
  2. BriabR
    Dec 29, 2005
    9
    Great album. The danes have not yet discovered the quality of the Raveonttes, maybe thats why so few good bands comes from Denmark.
  3. PaulH
    Jul 11, 2005
    6
    I liked most of the album, but something is missing here, it's been a while since i've had it now and it's collected a fair I liked most of the album, but something is missing here, it's been a while since i've had it now and it's collected a fair amount of dust. Full Review »