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Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. May 21, 2026
    80
    By reconnecting with their past, The Coral have found the essence of who they are now - and it's pretty magical. [Jul 2026, p.84]
  2. Record Collector
    May 21, 2026
    80
    It's an utter delight, an album that touches on all those influences [rocksteady, doo wop, soul, ska and 2-Tone] but still sounds like nothing but The Coral. [Jun 2026, p.101]
  3. May 21, 2026
    80
    ‘388’ is proof of the band’s enduring creativity and their determination to buck the norms. Informed by Jamaican rocksteady and Ethiopian jazz – in addition to their beloved psych and beat records – it shifts their palette while dialling down on their songwriting prowess.
  4. May 21, 2026
    80
    It’s one of the most immediate and accessible albums The Coral have released to date.

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