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Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings
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Positive: 44 out of 56
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Mixed: 8 out of 56
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Negative: 4 out of 56
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Sep 30, 2020I've been waiting for this one. i thought hymn is an amazing proof that idles might be rem of the 20's.
well, actually they're not. yet, maybe.
i still can't understand what poundland's porcelain shattered on the floor brings in to the chasm, and as long as they'll represent that shallow stance, that'll only be a lot of good sound wasted. -
Sep 29, 2020I give it 4 - I for Reigns, 1 for A Hymn, 1 for Warren Ellis, 1 for Jamie Callum. Hugely disappointing album.
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Sep 29, 2020I never thought the IDLES could be described as boring and by-the-numbers, but here we are. The clever lyrics are replaced with eye-rolling cliches, the authentic grit and of-the-moment urgency is replaced by lackluster music supporting important themes that deserve more potency. Very disappointing, especially considering their other work.
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Sep 28, 2020
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Sep 25, 2020Although it is by far their worst record to date, some interesting ideas, good hooks and inspired performances are to be found. what's truly disappointing is that in less than 2 years, idles have become what their critics always (wrongfully) panned them to be - slogan thumping few-trick ponies with no real songwriting skills nor lyrical nuance.
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Sep 28, 2020Ultra Mono charges into the discourse like a hobbyist at a rally. It’s not listening, just shouting. Not radical but restless. Not bad, just unnecessary.
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Sep 28, 2020Idles’ third studio album has all of the elements that made Joy As an Act of Resistance such a breakout success.
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Sep 25, 2020Ultra Mono is an enjoyable but ideologically confused record and one in which some of IDLES best material must compensate for some of their worst.