We Have Sound
by Tom Vek
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    The results are perhaps closest in spirit to Rough Trade-period Scritti Politti, all controlled experimentation and unexpected musical shapes thrown to enhance the songs, rather than indulge musical whims. [May 2005, p.112]
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  2. Urb
    80
    By the end [Vek] makes a convincing bid for Rookie of the Year. [Oct 2005, p.81]
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  3. Prefix Magazine
    80
    We Have Sound is one of those albums that rarely has a down moment, and it’s all thanks to Vek’s ability to bring his diverse tracks together.
  5. Blender
    80
    Finally: bedroom music from a guy who seems to know his way around the bedroom. [Nov 2005, p.141]
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  6. Pitchfork
    76
    With a penchant for sloppy dance beats and an ear for sonic minutiae, Tom Vek unites skill sets as antipodal as Rapture and Elvrum.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    70
    Most of Tom Vek’s influences are at least fifteen years old and easily triangulated. But he’s unencumbered by nostalgia. We Have Sound is so difficult to isolate from Vek’s ass-backwards charisma, I wonder if the man might be a visionary.
  8. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    A good debut, if strangely restrained. [2 Apr 2005, p.50]
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  9. Under The Radar
    70
    Beats and blips combine with electric guitars to form some pretty stark pieces of music, but all of the songs have enough meat to survive. [#11, p.113]
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  10. Junkmedia
    70
    A record brimming with potential.
  11. PopMatters
    70
    However ephemeral its pleasures, this is still a fun record well worth the frolic.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Ricko
    Jun 11, 2012
    7
    Nice debut record from Tom Vek - in essence it's a rock record but on the alterternative side. It's got a bit more going on than your usualNice debut record from Tom Vek - in essence it's a rock record but on the alterternative side. It's got a bit more going on than your usual drums and guitar combo, Vek has a bit more to him than that. There are some very good tracks on it - really like the album opener "C-C". It's a nice length as well - you never really get bored at any point during the record. There is lots of room for expansion on his sound on top of what's going on here. Enjoyable and recommended.… Full Review »
  2. SeanT
    Dec 11, 2005
    7
    pretty good but not as good as the hype suggests
  3. charlesDK
    Oct 28, 2005
    9
    I love this album. Lots of simple bass guitar, beats that flirt with techno and brilliant lyrics. Each song has layer upon layer of sound and I love this album. Lots of simple bass guitar, beats that flirt with techno and brilliant lyrics. Each song has layer upon layer of sound and is really pleasing to listen to. The almost demo quality is definitely a positive in this case. A brilliantly rounded album that beats the majority of established bands hands down.… Full Review »
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