Santi
by The Academy Is...
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    [Their] just-edgy-enough indie punk has an endearing salty sweetness. [6 Apr 2007, p.77]
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  2. AllMusic
    70
    An enjoyable next step for the Academy Is..., this album shows that the guys are still growing, but maybe just starting to figure themselves out.
  3. Alternative Press
    70
    It all works... simultaneously calling to mind Fall Out Boy and Franz Ferdinand. [May 2007, p.158]
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  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    Sadly, TAI...'s surprise maturation isn't yet 100 per cent complete.
  6. Blender
    60
    While the lyrics are strictly study-hall (“I’m no gentleman/I can be a prick” = poetry!), TAI… separate from the emo wolf pack by cribbing furiously from ’70s rock.
  7. Sputnikmusic
    60
    Distinguishing themselves from the shadow of Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance and the like without sacrificing too many of the essential elements of their debut album, The Academy Is… have emerged as a band with ambition and the songwriting skill to match.
  8. Rolling Stone
    50
    Most of the album is forgettable, or worse.
  9. Spin
    40
    There are awkward attempts at the strutting pomp rock of Queen, the pop reggae of the Police, and the wardrobe of the Strokes. [Apr 2007, p.86]
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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. EinarJ.
    May 4, 2008
    5
    Decent. The first 4 tracks, 'Seeds' and 'Neighbours' are the only standout tracks, but they didn't change my world. Decent. The first 4 tracks, 'Seeds' and 'Neighbours' are the only standout tracks, but they didn't change my world. Dissappointing "comeback", since their debut was extremely catchy.… Full Review »
  2. Ace
    Jul 4, 2007
    0
    Unimaginative & stupidly boring!
  3. JN.
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    Excellent album. Wat a voice!!
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