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9.0
88253
9.0 |
Drowned In Sound
The funk runs like a vein throughout all ten songs on the record and at times it even evolves into something even greater
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8.0
88227
8.0 |
Uncut
Keeps the senses stimulated with diversity and detail. Print edition only
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8.0
88220
8.0 |
The Skinny
Sees Mount venture out by himself and try to recapture the not-so halcyon days of sophomore (and breakthrough) record Nights Out
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8.0
88265
8.0 |
Exclaim
It's every bit as resourceful, offbeat and pleasing as anything Mount has done to date
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8.0
88266
8.0 |
NME
Mount has done it again. He could write music about the impact of Brexit on the UK’s trade with China and make it sound amazing. He’s that good
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8.0
88292
8.0 |
DIY
Despite being a nod to the past, ‘Summer 08’ is Metronomy like we’ve never heard them before
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8.0
88310
8.0 |
The Irish Times
With so much colour packed into every track, Summer 08 is simply a superb modern pop record
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8.0
88342
8.0 |
The Observer
Overall this is almost a match for 2011’s wonderful English Riviera
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8.0
88345
8.0 |
State
A reminiscent masterclass from a group in their prime
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8.0
89107
8.0 |
Gig Soup
Finally Metronomy being Metronomy again
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7.5
88390
7.5 |
The 405
Frontloaded with meaty grooves and Mount's signature wit. The album slows down and becomes more pensive on its backend, but it is still one hell of a pop record with a pretty novel concept residing at its core
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7.5
88735
7.5 |
Earbuddy
A joyful 10-song stretch of synth-pop
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7.5
88824
7.5 |
Beardfood
Not as memorable as its predecessor, but it will get you in the mood for a night out.
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7.5
88916
7.5 |
Under The Radar
This is Metronomy's first album since their debut recorded solely by Mount. It might also be their best
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7.5
88222
7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
While it might lack the chaotic charm of Nights Out, or the lush, well-rounded sound of The English Riviera, it makes up for that by simply being fun
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7.2
88544
7.2 |
Pitchfork
Metronomy's latest record strips away any pretense that they are a band, focusing on its sole creator, Joe Mount. The album solidifies his own idiosyncratic brand of standoffish funk
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7.0
88402
7.0 |
Clash
‘Summer 08’ is the banger-filled record Mount has always wanted to make, for fun, and we’re very much glad that he did
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7.0
88347
7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
It never quite delivers on its potential. The BPMs rarely raise pulse rates, and for an album supposedly bursting with bangers, it features far too few
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6.0
88330
6.0 |
The Independent
It’s a weird one, mysterious and mildly menacing, but eerily engaging nonetheless
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6.0
88303
6.0 |
The Guardian
There’s the odd dollop of filler, but Hang Me Out to Dry – Mount’s superb duet with Robyn – is equal parts hazy reminisce and vintage banger
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6.0
88228
6.0 |
Q
Throughout, musically, Summer 08 is inventive and ear-grabbing. Print edition only
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6.0
88229
6.0 |
Mojo
Smart pop operator doesn’t let anyone get too close. Print edition only
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6.0
88502
6.0 |
Evening Standard
There’s still something awkward about his sense of melody that sets his sound apart from pure pop music, but he’s rarely sounded more appealing
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5.0
88261
5.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
After starting strong, Summer 08 fizzles out, much like a failed night on the town
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4.0
88223
4.0 |
The Music
Mount's almost megalomaniac control over every other element results in an album of rare charmlessness
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4.0
88221
4.0 |
The Arts Desk
I can't imagine where and why I'd want to listen to this music again
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