The Seldom Seen Kid
by Elbow
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Mojo
    60
    The bass-fuzz stomp and chain-gang holler of 'Grounds for Divorce' couldn't be more immediate, Guy Garvey refusing to let emotional intelligence blackball a decnt tune. [Apr 2008, p.106]
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  2. cokemachineglow
    58
    If only you didn’t spoil these tender moments that seem to make my heart want to burst out my chest by goofing around all the time.

Awards & Rankings

50
#50 Best Album of 2008
44
#44 Most Discussed Album of 2008

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 93
  3. Negative: 5 out of 93
  1. tRikyRiky
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    It won the Mercury Prize because it was far and away the best album of the year. One of the best bands pf the past 20 years. Consistent andIt won the Mercury Prize because it was far and away the best album of the year. One of the best bands pf the past 20 years. Consistent and always listenable and engaging. England is and should be, proud of this band.… Full Review »
  2. joehezzi
    Jan 3, 2012
    10
    A Masterpiece! Brilliant. This is literally my favourite album of all time. Guy Garvey is a genius and should be worshipped as a God! I do notA Masterpiece! Brilliant. This is literally my favourite album of all time. Guy Garvey is a genius and should be worshipped as a God! I do not have a favourite song as i love every single one equally as if they were my children.… Full Review »
  3. Ricko
    Dec 13, 2011
    8
    A beautiful album, so many memorable tracks. This deserved all the success and acclaim it got. The only 2 tracks I don't love are the openingA beautiful album, so many memorable tracks. This deserved all the success and acclaim it got. The only 2 tracks I don't love are the opening and closing ones, everything in between is magical.… Full Review »
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