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Ur Fun
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The 16th full-length studio release for the indie pop band led by Kevin Barnes features a guest appearance from Locate S,1.
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  • Record Label: Polyvinyl
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Dance-Rock
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Uncut
    Feb 20, 2020
    80
    Smart and slick but vulnerable too, it's the point where Blonde On Blonde meets Voulez-Vous. [Apr 2020, p.33]
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 21, 2020
    80
    Taken together, infectious rhythms, smart lyrics, and effervescent chorus hooks that deliver throughout Ur Fun make it more than a mere amusement.
  3. The Quietus
    Jan 29, 2020
    80
    UR FUN is as concise, focused, and sparkling as of Montreal have ever been.
  4. Exclaim
    Jan 21, 2020
    70
    While Of Montreal's brand of pop music has often been brainy and verbose, these songs offer simpler pleasures. UR FUN is, well, fun.
  5. musicOMH.com
    Jan 27, 2020
    70
    UR Fun is one of those albums which will delight their fans, and probably not make too much of an impression outside the fanbase. What this album shows is that Barnes and his band are still capable of providing a soundtrack to the best party you’ll never be invited to.
  6. Under The Radar
    Feb 19, 2020
    65
    If you are a fan of synth-pop soaked in '80s worship, you will likely find something to love here. If you want something more than a simple, sugar-coated pop album, however, you might want to skip this one.
  7. Pitchfork
    Jan 21, 2020
    59
    UR FUN—a confection, a distraction, a collection of competent and sparkling pop songs—doesn’t open itself to the world as it stands in this moment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. JudgeSmails
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Easily one of, if not the most energetic and inventive musical artist of the last 20 years. He's not making music to sell, he's making musicEasily one of, if not the most energetic and inventive musical artist of the last 20 years. He's not making music to sell, he's making music so that he has something to listen to that doesn't bore him. Don't Let Me Die in America, St. Sebastian, and Deliberate Self-harm ha ha are standouts.… Expand
  2. Lajaleaa
    Mar 22, 2020
    7
    ( 77/100 )

    Un agradable beat que mantiene una solida energía que disfrutarán aquellos que aprecien el buen Indie Dance con tonos algo Retro    ( 77/100 )

    Un agradable beat que mantiene una solida energía que disfrutarán aquellos que aprecien el buen Indie Dance con tonos algo Retro y Vintage. No se podía esperar menos de Kevin Barnes, que produce este álbum y ha demostrado, en su carrera, ser devoto de explorar su visión musical hasta los últimos rincones. A pesar de que no es su mejor proyecto debido a que algunas canciones recaen en baladas cuya popularidad será inmediatamente pasajera, hay varias canciones que entretendrán al público en general.
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    A nice beat that keeps a solid energy that will enjoy those who like good Indie-Dance with some Retro and Vintage tones. I wouldn't expect less from Kevin Barnes, who produces this album and has shown, in his career, a devotion for exploring his musical vision to the last corners. Even though it's not his best project given to some tracks fall in ballads which popularity will immediately vanish, several songs will entertain the public in general.    … Expand
  4. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 17, 2020
    4
    There is nothing adventures or fun here. It is generic and safe. A die-hard fan might enjoy it but for me, it was really boring. Some tracksThere is nothing adventures or fun here. It is generic and safe. A die-hard fan might enjoy it but for me, it was really boring. Some tracks have certain melodies and hook that is good but everything else is just there doing nothing to make the songs interesting.… Expand

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