This Gift
by Sons and Daughters
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jan 29, 2008
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The Guardian
    60
    Every song pulses with passion, drama and energy. The trouble is, not every song proves as intoxicating as that first one.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    This Gift rattles along in the finest punk tradition, even usefully recycling The Damned's 'Neat Neat Neat' riff on the title track. [Feb 2008, p.1000]
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  3. PopMatters
    50
    True, there are many raucous sing along riffs. But occasionally, you’re left wishing for a more catchy melody as well, which would take these albums from mid-CD filler to killer rock single.
  5. Uncut
    60
    Still square, then, but they're loosening up. [Feb 2008, p.93]
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  6. Austin Chronicle
    50
    They oscillate wildly, but 'The Nest' reveals partial siring from Phil Spector, in sound if not psyche, while clammy, nervous rockers like the vitriolic kiss-off 'Darling'–-cribbing its recurring riff from the Stones' 'Mother's Little Helper'--veer into outright snark.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. DwamG.
    Apr 5, 2008
    10
    Why are this band not yet global? Music to be frightened by.
  2. JoshK.
    Feb 2, 2008
    9
    Album brings what is so great about Sons and Daughters - a strong, relentless beat with screeching guitars and charged vocals. Album is short Album brings what is so great about Sons and Daughters - a strong, relentless beat with screeching guitars and charged vocals. Album is short but with their style, Sons and Daughters just just long enough.… Full Review »
  3. GuillaumePop
    Feb 2, 2008
    7
    Good Inspiration from the late 60's, 70's (Shocking Blue, Iggy...) but i'm not sure of its efficiency. Anyway, i love this band!
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