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Velocifero
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

  • Summary: The British quartert's fourth album features two songs sung in Bulgarian.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Lost At Sea
    85
    The album embodies the highlights of the band's past work, and is imbued with the progressiveness that has made each successive Ladytron release a step above its predecessor.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    80
    This is great music from a fantastic UK band.
  3. Under The Radar
    80
    They have solidified their identity and will from now on be familiar to those who hear a snippet of their tunes. [Spring 2008, p.78]
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  4. Pitchfork
    72
    Even with a somewhat diminished speaker-filling capability and a couple of songs that seem to have less actual energy than they should, Velocifero's subtlety will eventually reward further listens.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    70
    Trimmed of a couple of tracks and with more than a single change of pace offered, the record could have been an excellent one. As it is, Velocifero stands as a fine piece of work that proves there’s a lot of life left in these synthetic machines.
  6. musicOMH.com
    60
    The softness of Helen Marnie's voice against the rocky, stark landscape of Velocifero gives Ladytron its edge (something that doesn't work as well with the two tracks sung by Miro Aroyo in her Bulgarian tongue), but overall, it's never really enough.
  7. Hot Press
    30
    Electro Pop maestros return after three-year hiatus.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. xuxapreta
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Though the steaming electro missives of 604 can sound a bit uniform at times, Ladytron's buzzing bin of automaton female vocals and retroThough the steaming electro missives of 604 can sound a bit uniform at times, Ladytron's buzzing bin of automaton female vocals and retro machine accompaniment intoxicates with illicit ease.… Expand
  2. goldman930
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The Ladytron's peak. A vessel of electronic energy. Pervasive, everlasting and beautiful.
  4. Klayton1892
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Even with a somewhat diminished speaker-filling capability and a couple of songs that seem to have less actual energy than they should,Even with a somewhat diminished speaker-filling capability and a couple of songs that seem to have less actual energy than they should, Velocifero's subtlety will eventually reward further listens.… Expand
  5. Telerama
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    With this fourth album, Ladytron does not surprise anymore, but, backed by and affirmed style in the course of the years, proposes today aWith this fourth album, Ladytron does not surprise anymore, but, backed by and affirmed style in the course of the years, proposes today a astounding summary of this style. The fans from the outset will perhaps be disappointed, reproaching the group for repeating himself, others will certainly find their pleasure...if only they like Gothic and synthetic monotonous chants, with a strong "eighties accent". The climate can be cold with a big sound and a martial rhythm, but the atmosphere is really captivating. Especially when Mira Aroyo sings in Bulgarian, like in the oppressing but hypnotic song "Black Cat". Ladytron preserves the troubling fragrance that makes his charm.… Expand
  6. arostislavna
    Dec 8, 2021
    8
    Some good songs, and some really forgettable ones. Not their best and not their worst. Honestly I think they were still trying to find a soundSome good songs, and some really forgettable ones. Not their best and not their worst. Honestly I think they were still trying to find a sound post-electroclash.… Expand
  7. Oneminded
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    A welcomed follow up to the breakthrough Witching Hour album.

    It lacks a standout single to bop your head to but there’s plenty to like    A welcomed follow up to the breakthrough Witching Hour album.

    It lacks a standout single to bop your head to but there’s plenty to like here.

    More heavy emphasis on drums and base lines with a slightly more melancholy tone, although the deport personal lyrics that showed up in witching hour and in subsequent albums is a tad lackluster in this release.

    However this is a great listen that demands repeated plays, with underrated tracks such as the closing “Versus” help highlight how nice of an entry this is to the Ladytron discography    … Expand
  8. JustinR
    Jun 3, 2008
    7
    Ladytron still hasn't managed to overcome it's biggest obstacle to producing a great album, which learning how and when to end a Ladytron still hasn't managed to overcome it's biggest obstacle to producing a great album, which learning how and when to end a song, which they've always been really awful at. They've got a great sound, their dual female vocalist gimmick is pretty sweet, but it would be great if they could hook up with a producer who would tell them to stop right there, don't repeat that chorus for a 16th time, 15 was more than sufficient... Seriously, can someone help these kids realize their full potential?… Expand

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