Stumpwork
by Dry Cleaning
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Oct 21, 2022
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 21, 2022
    40
    Ultimately, Dry Cleaning start to sound like a one-song idea dragged out over two albums. A slog.

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#48 Best Album of 2022

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. avaria2
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Stumpwork is a masterpiece! Hard to believe that it's only been just over a year ago that they've released New Long Leg and so quickly theyStumpwork is a masterpiece! Hard to believe that it's only been just over a year ago that they've released New Long Leg and so quickly they present us with a new album which moves their writing so far without compromising what makes them one of a kind.… Full Review »
  2. Deathcow
    Oct 21, 2022
    3
    I suppose that this might do it for some, but this is not "rock or even "post-rock", it is largely "post-music". It is bad backgroundI suppose that this might do it for some, but this is not "rock or even "post-rock", it is largely "post-music". It is bad background plinking thrown behind unrelated odd mutterings. A couple of tracks rise above, just like on the last album.… Full Review »
  3. dollmouth
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    So good. If you liked New Long Leg you’ll like this. Expands upon their sound musically, but keeps what makes them great.
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