Time's Arrow
by Ladytron
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. EludiumQ36
    Jan 22, 2023
    3
    "Time's Arrow" (Ladytron, 10 songs, 41 mins, rel 1/20/23) is primarily for licensing and maybe for "I'll buy anything Ladytron" fans. I love Ladytron's 3-5 albums but this one, ugh. First, every song sounds the same or nearly so. Second, the vocals, whenever they occur, are backgrounded to the instrumentals, they always sound far off in some chamber. Finally, this album is most definitely"Time's Arrow" (Ladytron, 10 songs, 41 mins, rel 1/20/23) is primarily for licensing and maybe for "I'll buy anything Ladytron" fans. I love Ladytron's 3-5 albums but this one, ugh. First, every song sounds the same or nearly so. Second, the vocals, whenever they occur, are backgrounded to the instrumentals, they always sound far off in some chamber. Finally, this album is most definitely not for traditional music enjoyment. I really think it's intended to be licensed by Hollywood studios as closing theme music to drama shows or as activity accompaniment for scenic drone footage or for those snow or water skiing. Maybe the Ladytron of albums 3-5 is gone and we're doomed for attempts like this till their time ends.… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Dusted Magazine
    Mar 7, 2023
    80
    The pulse and stomp of opener “City of Angels” or the sparkling twilight balladry of “Misery Remember Me” are classic examples of what Ladytron has always done well and why it’s good to have them back. Especially on the back half of Time’s Arrow, though, there are some new wrinkles.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Jan 24, 2023
    70
    Even with its perceived flaws, it offers some real moments of beauty to get swept away in if you're looking for an escape from the world around you.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 23, 2023
    69
    Evocative images recur throughout Time’s Arrow, which is full of flashing lights, water, and dreams that offer mesmerizing spaces for getting lost. ... Time’s Arrow’s consistency also works against it. The record’s more placid songs bleed together.
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