Ultimate Success Today
by Protomartyr
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2020
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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82

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
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  1. Dusted Magazine
    Jul 27, 2020
    80
    Though they’ve yet to release a subpar record, the sarcastically titled Ultimate Success Today laser-focuses both their song writing and sound into what may be their defining statement to date, especially apposite for these grim times.
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  2. Exclaim
    Jul 21, 2020
    70
    On paper, the inclusion of saxophones, bass clarinet, flute and cello should make Ultimate Success Today expansive. In practice, the auxiliary musicians often add the sonic equivalent of extra seasoning to an already good dish; it's often unclear whether Protomartyr needs the addition.
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 20, 2020
    80
    There is considerable depth, particularly lyrical, offering the listener a significant amount of brilliant content to dissect. It may not be the album some fans wanted, still, it is an important step forward in the band’s sonic journey and overall development.
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