Songs of Praise
by Shame
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 20, 2018
    50
    Despite Shame’s lyrical foibles, they evince a prodigious adeptness for musicianship, and though Songs of Praise isn’t the most arresting debut by a garage band, there are far worse places to start.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 12, 2018
    50
    It is, ultimately, an unimaginative album from a promising band. Better records may lie ahead for them, but for now they will struggle to reach far beyond their existing fanbase.

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#99 Best Album of 2018
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#94 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#76 Most Shared Album of 2018

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 74
  3. Negative: 4 out of 74
  1. gizem
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Two weeks into 2018 and I'm sure this album will be one of my favourites of the year. Best post-punk release I've heard in a long time.
  2. spaceagemixtape
    Jan 18, 2018
    4
    Wow, these guys are so deep. Look at how deep these guys are. Listen to their game-changing lyrics like, "Do you know the difference betweenWow, these guys are so deep. Look at how deep these guys are. Listen to their game-changing lyrics like, "Do you know the difference between what is right and what is wrong?" So **** profound.

    Yeah, I'm sorry, but this isn't working for me. I've listened to this album thrice already and every time, I've been unable to resist rolling my eyes. These Talking Heads wannabes seem to be getting a lot of praise, though, so maybe I just don't get it.

    Sorry, boys. You wanted your music to be debatable, not relatable. Well, you got your wish. And I debate no.    … Full Review »
  3. aleppo
    Jan 14, 2018
    7
    Songs of Praise doesn't offer up any real surprises, but that's not to say the band doesn't know how to rock. This debut sees ShameSongs of Praise doesn't offer up any real surprises, but that's not to say the band doesn't know how to rock. This debut sees Shame successfully replicating the formula of classic British punk groups, boasting loud, aggressive guitars and anti-establishment sentiments. While these guys aren't saying anything that hasn't been said before in music, their lyrics are clever and incisive enough to draw intrigue from listeners; with that being said, I'm interested to hear what Shame does next artistically.

    Highlights include 'One Rizla,' 'The Lick,' and 'Gold Hole'.    … Full Review »
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