Santi
by The Academy Is...
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

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  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. Dissappointing "comeback", since their debut was extremely catchy.
  2. Ace
    Jul 4, 2007
    0
    Unimaginative & stupidly boring!
  3. JN.
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    Excellent album. Wat a voice!!
  4. [Anonymous]
    Jun 18, 2007
    9
    Great album. The whole thing is pretty good but neighbors, seed, and Big mess on our hands are all amazing.
  5. GeorgeL.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    TAI come back with another slice of emo/indie genious
  6. JohnS.
    May 31, 2007
    10
    This albumn is truly brilliant
  7. Monique
    May 19, 2007
    8
    A breath of fresh air! Not sure if "the scene" is ready for this new sound but this CD is a breakthrough from the monotony.
  8. TJW
    May 18, 2007
    0
    A complete and utter disappointment. Not even worthy of a one.
  9. Jesus
    May 14, 2007
    9
    I disagree with the harsh reviews Santi has received... I truly believe it's an amazing album... The songs are catchy and enjoyable!
  10. JoshN
    May 6, 2007
    9
    Even though many have said this album is much worse than their debut album "Almost Here," i would have to say that i completely disagree. TAI definitely took a step in another direction, but it was the right direction. It's much more like an arena rock sound, but it's still very catchy. William Beckett's voice is unforgettable. Go get this album!
  11. jamess
    May 4, 2007
    10
    AMAZING new CD!
  12. NikkiG
    Apr 30, 2007
    0
    As boring as it is stupid... you can instantly know that a band will be bad if they see Fall out Boy and Panic! as their superiors... boring
  13. SarahA
    Apr 30, 2007
    9
    This Cd is Great!!! very mello.
  14. GraceL
    Apr 28, 2007
    8
    This record to me is much better than there last. The songs are individually better and each member of the band has seemed to mature over the course of the past two years. On a whole, it has an edgier sound than their first LP and there are some very catchy melodies interspersed throughout the whole album. Even though I enjoy listening to it, there's always room for improvement.

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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. 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.
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  2. Alternative Press
    70
    It all works... simultaneously calling to mind Fall Out Boy and Franz Ferdinand. [May 2007, p.158]
  3. 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.
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