Strange House
by The Horrors
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Drowned In Sound
    60
    After eleven songs, the band’s inability to stretch their sound starts to take its toll.
  2. Q Magazine
    40
    Strip away the Victorian undertaker drag, and Strange House is disappointingly insubstantial. [Apr 2007, p.116]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    50
    They don't get what their industrial-punk forbears like the Cramps, the Birthday Party, Ministry and NIN knew: It takes soul to be weird.
  5. Spin
    50
    The Horrors are too shackled by kitsch to scare life into such creaky punk posturing. [Jun 2007, p.94]
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  6. Under The Radar
    60
    The Horrors make some thrilling music on Strange House. [Summer 2007, p.80]
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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. JonnyW.
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    A terrifyingly brilliant album from on of my new favourite bands ,who would have thought the organ ,big hair,more style than well anyone , A terrifyingly brilliant album from on of my new favourite bands ,who would have thought the organ ,big hair,more style than well anyone , and a hell of a lot of screaming could mix together to make make a masterpiece.… Full Review »
  2. AmurabiM.
    Oct 27, 2007
    7
    A gorgeous and strange blend of punk, surf and gothic organs, "Strange House" is an album that makes us discover a whole genre: the indie A gorgeous and strange blend of punk, surf and gothic organs, "Strange House" is an album that makes us discover a whole genre: the indie goth. Of course, that gothic music is not new but with this album, this guys introduce us to this genre with a contemporary touch. With the spooky organ and a great camp humor, The Horrors get a good debut. But makes us think: Is this the triumph of style over substance? Let´s check the sophomore album.… Full Review »
  3. seand
    Jul 29, 2007
    7
    not bad but a little boring and retro mining 60s nuggets bands
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