Texis
by Sleigh Bells
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. awitchwithadick
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    So, yeah, we got another sleigh bells record, a group/duo that refuses stagnancy yet keeps its musical core that made them unique in the first place. Texis sounds like a capsule contending all their sounds, which explains Locust Laced as a perfect lead single. It is impossible listening to a new album (in this case, the sixth one) without looking at the others. And I agree with the criticsSo, yeah, we got another sleigh bells record, a group/duo that refuses stagnancy yet keeps its musical core that made them unique in the first place. Texis sounds like a capsule contending all their sounds, which explains Locust Laced as a perfect lead single. It is impossible listening to a new album (in this case, the sixth one) without looking at the others. And I agree with the critics who said this does not revisit the magnum opus status of their debut album (c'mon, nothing will do), but I don't think they need to. Treats is there, you can listen to it if you want to. Here and now is what matters. Texis is a outstanding album that gets you to face death right in the opening track. And you wish for this thrill, even in the most monotonous-noisy moments of the record. A legitimate rock n roll, a solid 10. (had to create an account in this site for the first time for this, it deserves so much)… Expand
  2. micahmessinger
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    I literally created a metacritic account just now just to give this album a 10.
  3. Jungstir
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    It was a surprise for me I have listened to past Sleigh Bells albums and said yeah another pop rock group. I was wrong! Yes the same lilting vocals and keyboards but this album is so uplifting, well composed and some incredible guitar riffs with melodic tunes. Crank it up in the car to dance the night away.

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Uncut
    Oct 21, 2021
    60
    Texis sounds like a band having more fun than they have had in years. [Dec 2021, p.33
  2. Pitchfork
    Sep 16, 2021
    61
    No matter how much command and charisma Krauss brings to Texis, it still sounds quaint, not necessarily catchier than any number of contemporary bands who don’t face the same hang-ups from indie listeners.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 14, 2021
    70
    There are times on Texis that not only do some tracks remind you of previous records, but of previous tracks on the very same album. It’s formulaic, but, as the phrase goes, if it’s not broke, don’t try to fix it. There’s little evidence that Sleigh Bells will need fixing anytime soon.
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