Shook
by Algiers
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 2023
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Faceisclean
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    This record is insanely good! I have no idea why this band keeps getting slept on. Musically they seem to be capable of just about any sonic palate but without trying to just mix genres for no reason. Lyrically, there seems to be a bit of an evolution too-- it seems to be much more personal and reflective than a lot their previous work (eg: I Can't Stand It! and Green Iris, even CleanseThis record is insanely good! I have no idea why this band keeps getting slept on. Musically they seem to be capable of just about any sonic palate but without trying to just mix genres for no reason. Lyrically, there seems to be a bit of an evolution too-- it seems to be much more personal and reflective than a lot their previous work (eg: I Can't Stand It! and Green Iris, even Cleanse Your Guilt Here). I'm on board.… Expand
  2. Powtothepeople
    May 31, 2023
    10
    Amazing record. Amazing band. Keep sleeping. The giant will awaken and the world will know.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    May 12, 2023
    90
    More of an experience than a set of songs, Shook's stunning, often harrowing journey of surviving and resisting is well worth taking.
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  2. The Wire
    Mar 21, 2023
    80
    A definite return to form, Shook is the sound of a serious group equipped with the gravitas and shades of expression to carry their many ideas. [Feb 2023, p.44]
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Mar 3, 2023
    80
    On Shook, Franklin James Fisher, Lee Tesche, Ryan Mahan and Matt Tong sound refreshed, energized by collaboration and completely confident in their identity.
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