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8.0
109009
8.0 |
All Music
There's no need to search for deeper meanings or enlightenment on Internationally Unknown. Instead, Cardy and Armstrong invite listeners to let go and enjoy the ride, which is an energetic, wild blast
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8.0
109010
8.0 |
The Observer
It’s hard not to enjoy an album as full of energy as this.
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8.0
109011
8.0 |
Q
A raucous, irresistibly melodic collection of songs that ring with indignant, apathy-infused joie de vivre. Print edition only
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7.5
109539
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Let yourself into his world – it’s far better than you’d imagine, and in a couple years, you’ll be glad you got in before everyone else caught on to how good it is
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6.0
109007
6.0 |
NME
Rat Boy’s international profile might be growing, but he’s not ready to conquer the world just yet
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6.0
109008
6.0 |
Clash
Ironically it’s when Rat Boy stops trying to find that hip-hop / punk sweet spot that things start to get interesting
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6.0
109012
6.0 |
Mojo
While a smidgen of originality wouldn't go amiss, there's plenty to compensate for it in the way of exuberance and humour. Print edition only
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6.0
109013
6.0 |
DIY
Rat Boy works best on this record not giving the fans what they want - but something new
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6.0
109014
6.0 |
Exclaim
Internationally Unknown is fun and probably not intended to be examined too far past the surface
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5.5
109143
5.5 |
Pitchfork
The fashionable UK punk-rap frontman has been made into an icon, but his second album is too often a pale and rote imitation of rebellion
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