Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline
by Gomez
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Oct 10, 2000
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Mojo
    60
    Nothing here will change your life, but rest assured that there's also little in the way of filler. (Oct 2000, p.104)
  2. Select
    60
    ASTH emphasizes the group's commitment to eclecticism. (Oct. 2000, p.102)
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  3. CDNow
    60
    Shopping Trolley is a fun, for-the-fans work with a heavy dosage of otherwise unavailable rarities. It's safe to say, however, that casual listeners looking for Gomez's Philips [TV commercial] appeal are not best served here. Try 1998's Bring It On instead.
  5. Rolling Stone
    50
    Odds 'n' sods collections rarely have a favorable ratio of unearthed revelations to throwaway tunes -- even for critically acclaimed, British, neotraditionalist, jammy rock bands with gloriously raspy singers.

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best Album of 2000
86
#86 Most Discussed Album of 2000

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AshB
    Apr 6, 2006
    7
    Its not as good as their previous efforts. I recommend Split The Difference or Liquid Skin
  2. RobPep
    Mar 20, 2006
    9
    Something a little different from the Gomez boys but well well worth checkin out
  3. [Anonymous]
    Oct 17, 2003
    9
    Some of their best songs are found here. "Bueva Vista" and "Flavors" are particular standouts.
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