Up At The Lake
by The Charlatans UK
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Release Date: May 17, 2004
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6

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  1. GilesR
    Sep 9, 2004
    8
    For a Charlatans fan, the rating could go up to a 10, for the non belivers it could go down to a 6. It's an odd album, there are so many styles and vocal ranges that are incorporated into 'Up at the lake' it leaves you bemused but satisfied at the same time. There is some of best material released by the Charlatans on this, but also some very underwhelming songs. Skip to For a Charlatans fan, the rating could go up to a 10, for the non belivers it could go down to a 6. It's an odd album, there are so many styles and vocal ranges that are incorporated into 'Up at the lake' it leaves you bemused but satisfied at the same time. There is some of best material released by the Charlatans on this, but also some very underwhelming songs. Skip to the good tracks and it's a corker! … Expand
  2. BrentC
    Jun 2, 2004
    10
    The Charlatans are an amazing band. It's sad that not alot more people are hearing their genius.
  3. EvertonC
    Dec 24, 2004
    8
    A good comeback after the understated "Wonderland". Slightly back to their Stonesy roots, with some new Beatles and Beach Boys influences, the Charlies have made a great effort, not so great as "Us and Us Only", but next to that level.
  4. MagnusH
    Jun 21, 2004
    7
    The Charlatans is and will always be a great band. But "Up at the Lake" has a little too much of "Tellin Stories" (their worst album by far) in it to be another masterpiece. Still a good record though.
  5. LukeM
    Dec 16, 2004
    9
    The Charlatans are always on good form and this album is no acception. Its a shame not more people no about or listen to their stuff cos its all good. I saw them live last night and the new songs fit perfectly with their old hits. A very good album!

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Amazon.com
    60
    It's this lumpy consistency that ultimately lets them down, but this is a laudable effort from a band on a decade-long roll. [Amazon UK]
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  2. Dot Music
    70
    "Up At The Lake" may not be The Charlatans' finest effort, but it’s certainly good enough to suggest they could still be around for another 14 years.
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  3. Under The Radar
    80
    The band's most organic and least groove-centric release, as well as their warmest and... most affecting. [#7]
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