Strength In Numbers
by The Music
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2008
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Hot Press
    80
    A tiny step forward for indulgent Leeds outfit.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    The positive to come out of this, however, is that on their third album, rather than hollering “YEEEAAHHH” or “WOOOOAAHHH” or “BAAAAYYBEEEEEE” quite a lot over the top of his bandmates’ still-exciting noise, Harvey now has something to sing about.
  3. AllMusic
    70
    Strength in Numbers turns out to be a nice comeback, particularly during the tracks that find that sweet spot between bubbling electronics and stadium Brit-rock.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. MarkB.
    Sep 11, 2008
    7
    Soli album with some fantastic tunes you can really jump about to, Drugs and Fire especially! Good album, I recommend it.
  2. GavinG
    Aug 14, 2008
    9
    Fantastic album, its a grower that rewards u after several listens.
  3. PatrickD
    Jul 30, 2008
    5
    Pretty disappointing. This band's songwriting has deteriorated precipitously since the first album. The only track that has stood Pretty disappointing. This band's songwriting has deteriorated precipitously since the first album. The only track that has stood repeated listens is the fascinating brooding "Idle".… Full Review »
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