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Raise The Dead
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth studio album for the Southern California band is based on Alex Greenwald's ideas about spending time with a fictional cult.

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I can swear I feel the beating of a cold, cold heart Or there's a chill 'cause it's showing through your clothing And as far as I can tell there's... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    For all the angst, Raise the Dead is ultimately uplifting.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    The moodiest moments are what ultimately make this album Phantom Planet's best. [May 2008, p.140]
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  3. AllMusic
    80
    Even with a few stumbles, Raise the Dead is among Phantom Planet's most enjoyable albums.
  4. Rolling Stone
    70
    Jumping from Bowie glam to disco punk, the band tosses in synths, arch backing coos and riffing saxes for songs that are both expansive and strange.
  5. Spin
    60
    Raise the Dead works best when power takes a backseat to pop. [May 2008, p.106]
  6. PopMatters
    50
    There are just as many promising set-ups on Raise the Dead as there are muddled conclusions, which I suppose is what ultimately makes for such a frustrating listening experience.
  7. Blender
    50
    The guitar rock here is loud, taut, buoyant--but stands little chance of getting inside your head.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Sunday
    Apr 22, 2008
    10
    Liars! it will almost surely get inside your head, and stay. great album by a great band! get it!
  2. Caats
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    great album. much better than last, which was good too. It's not the guest, but there's a good mix of enjoyable pop and more great album. much better than last, which was good too. It's not the guest, but there's a good mix of enjoyable pop and more experimental styles.… Expand
  4. VitoC.
    Apr 19, 2008
    9
    Not quite as good as their last two, but their albums are all stellar. And at least half the songs on this one are some of the best ones Not quite as good as their last two, but their albums are all stellar. And at least half the songs on this one are some of the best ones they've ever made.… Expand
  5. PrestonJ.
    Apr 21, 2008
    9
    Of all their albums this is the most balanced and most true to their songwriting strengths than any other. The lyrics and singing encapsulate Of all their albums this is the most balanced and most true to their songwriting strengths than any other. The lyrics and singing encapsulate the feel of their self titled while the music is a throw back to the folky pop that made The Guest and Phantom Planet is Missing such a welcome departure. Though not perfect ( a few miscued songs later on the disc) a thoroughly entertaining romp.… Expand
  6. [Alex]
    Apr 18, 2008
    8
    Great album by a great & fun band. I didn't like how "California" made them have a stupid label for just that song. When i heard Great album by a great & fun band. I didn't like how "California" made them have a stupid label for just that song. When i heard "Phantom Planet", it was just fun and i just liked it from beginning to end. "Raise the Dead" is just as good as "Phantom Planet." My favorites songs that i just can't stop listening to are: "Raise the Dead" "Quarantine" "Ship Lost At Sea" "Demon Daughters" (love the bass in this one) "Geronimo" "Confess".… Expand
  7. Jason
    Apr 20, 2008
    8
    Easily their best yet, they've found a good balance between the overly poppy The Guest and the forced garage rock of their self-titled album.

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