Twin Cinema
by The New Pornographers
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2005
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    The least imaginative album of their career. [Oct 2005, p.158]
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    Inevitably, when the Prozac finally wears off the more 'thoughtful' numbers fall flat on their faces. [20 Aug 2005, p.58]
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Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best Album of 2005
46
#46 Most Discussed Album of 2005
30
#30 Most Shared Album of 2005

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 149 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 124 out of 149
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 149
  3. Negative: 17 out of 149
  1. jaydanahy
    Sep 21, 2011
    9
    Great album...and The Bleeding Heart Show is one of my favorite songs ever constructed. I simply can't get enough of Neko and Kathryn'sGreat album...and The Bleeding Heart Show is one of my favorite songs ever constructed. I simply can't get enough of Neko and Kathryn's voices. It is pure pop as is should be.… Full Review »
  2. JUIKER
    Aug 22, 2010
    9
    When I first hears "Use It" on the radio, I felt that sense of instant recognition of a great band reaching a peak, fully realizing theirWhen I first hears "Use It" on the radio, I felt that sense of instant recognition of a great band reaching a peak, fully realizing their sound, similar to the first time I heard "Losing my Religion" by REM or "Bulls on Parade" by Rage. The album matches the epic quality of that song, although "Use It" remains a standout track.… Full Review »
  3. EricC.
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    Impossibly fun. I was only a couple of songs in to this album before it became one of my favorites. I'll blast this music from my stereo Impossibly fun. I was only a couple of songs in to this album before it became one of my favorites. I'll blast this music from my stereo for a while.… Full Review »
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