Some Cities
by Doves
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 3 out of 28
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Some Cities is less self-consciously arty than Souls, though the murky atmospherics and nondistinct Brit voices here will likely confine the album to the nether regions of America's Top 100.
  2. Alternative Press
    60
    There's generally more of the same here, but Doves' alternate influences this time around... don't exactly add up to a great band "stretching out." It's more like they're grabbing at straws. [May 2005, p.134]
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  3. Splendid
    60
    While there are plenty of MTV2-ready tunes, the record doesn't bear much repetition.
  5. Mojo
    50
    Sadly, the songs are less noticeable than the urge to strangle the drummer. [Mar 2005, p.101]
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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 69
  3. Negative: 5 out of 69
  1. Ricko
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    I reckon this is Doves best work. Some great tunes on here. Their most accessible and most consistent album.Black and White Town is the bestI reckon this is Doves best work. Some great tunes on here. Their most accessible and most consistent album.Black and White Town is the best thing they've ever written.… Full Review »
  2. SeanH
    Aug 18, 2006
    10
    Sing Jimmi..Sing! Blow your lungs out! Very nice piece of work!
  3. mol
    May 18, 2006
    9
    It's almost a ten worthy achievement, but due to some of the easilly forgotten segments of the album, it falls slighlt short. Most of It's almost a ten worthy achievement, but due to some of the easilly forgotten segments of the album, it falls slighlt short. Most of these are after the song "Walk In Fire", which is the album's highlight. Great album though!… Full Review »
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