Torino
by Cinerama
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Pitchfork
    80
    Gedge seems oblivious to the fact that all the gushing critics and cliquey consumers are crowding the 60s, 70s, and 80s lounges, leaving him to hog the stage in the remember-the-90s room.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    A delightful listen. [Oct 2002, p.79]
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  3. Drawer B
    80
    While Torino is most definitely not a Wedding Present album by any stretch of the imagination, it should win back some of the die-hard older fans that may have boycotted Cinerama at the onset.
  5. Magnet
    80
    Instrumentally, Torino strays little from previous Cinerama releases.... But lyrically, Gedge... [has] developed a gritter, nastier edge. [#55, p.72]
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  6. Uncut
    80
    In Wedding Present terms, Torino is Cinerama's Seamonsters. [Aug 2002, p.99]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    70
    It's a bedlam of romance, a tender look back at first relationships and sexual romps, but with a bit of a smirk.
  8. PopMatters
    70
    Gedge is incredibly adept at conjuring oceanic emotions and huge situations out of minute details.
  9. Neumu.net
    60
    The chaff-to-wheat ratio remains distressingly unbalanced on Torino.
  10. AllMusic
    60
    For the most part, this is more of the same, which disciples will have no qualms about.

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#100 Best Album of 2002

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. GeorgeBest
    Nov 5, 2002
    8
    Gedge does an interesting job of blending fuzzy guitar with orchestral arrangements on this album; the elements fit together more coherently Gedge does an interesting job of blending fuzzy guitar with orchestral arrangements on this album; the elements fit together more coherently than they did on Disco Volante. At the same time, the excessive number of mid-tempo numbers leave you feeling like Gedge is holding back a little bit. Maybe Gedge doesn't want to rock as hard as he used to with The Wedding Present, but it's arguably what he does best. Go see Cinerama in concert--where the songs are faster and more guitar-based--and you'll see what I mean. Still, this disc will most likely make it into my "Top 10 of 2002" list. It's a solid effort.… Full Review »
  2. JohnJ.
    Aug 21, 2002
    9
    Best Cinerama album so far.
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