The Seduction of Kansas
by Priests
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. The Guardian
    Apr 5, 2019
    60
    For such an intellectually fearless band, the production is sometimes frustratingly reserved: you can never seem to turn the volume loud enough to give the more biting songs the impact they deserve.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 2, 2019
    60
    The Seduction Of Kansas is a fun, dancey funk-punk record that benefits from Congleton’s lightness of touch, proof that you can step outside your comfort zone and maintain your sense of self.

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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Doxxman5
    Apr 5, 2019
    10
    The Seduction of Kansas is a substantial leap forward in quality and vision for the band, creating its own consistent and succinct vision ofThe Seduction of Kansas is a substantial leap forward in quality and vision for the band, creating its own consistent and succinct vision of what a rock album should be. The production is key, creating a special atmosphere that gives it a clean produced yet still DIY kind of feeling. The influence of post-punk bands is still heavy: with 154 era Wire on "68 Screen" the bass driven "Not Perceived", The Cult meets Gun Club level abandon on opener "Jesus Son", and Blondie on satirical dance song "The Seduction of Kansas". The out of control rage of "Control Freak" channels Johnny Rotten at his angriest, PIL influence on "Ice Scream", a story of a victim (woman) escaping the abusive of her tormenter (man).
    A lot of new era technology fears are present in the lyrics, most obviously on "You Tube Satre" and the pop driven "I'm Clean" is an interesting diversion. The more artful direction is very well used in the mini song "Interlude I Dream..." and the way the chorus falls into itself on "Good time Charlie". The dynamic approach of the musicians and intricate natures of the songs and guitar leads by GL Jaguar would take a team of mathematicians to decipher. A song like "Carol" is a late album example of a beautiful tune, like a snowflake in its uniqueness, sounding like nothing that came before and nothing after. The more so than their 2017 debut album, this record proves the group can conquer about any style they want to. Katie Greer’s lyrics also make this a concept album of sorts, proclaiming that the corporate and commercialized world we live in is a façade that we need to break through to be truly free. Lastly, the female lead vocals of Greer and drumming of Danielle Danielle are symbolic of the late 2010's and a very provocative an absorbing album for it's time. I do believe its a masterwork!    … Full Review »
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