• Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Apr 14, 2014
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Mojo
    May 15, 2014
    60
    The Amazing Snakeheads have delivered an album bristling with unapologetic rock'n'roll invective. [Jun 2014, p.91]
  2. Apr 29, 2014
    60
    Amphetamine Ballads is a debut that shows real promise, but if this band really wants to put the fear into the world, the first step on their reign of terror should be to hire a rhythm guitarist.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 23, 2014
    60
    It's a thrilling snapshot of a young rock'n'roll band bent to no-one else's will but their own. [May 2014, p.105]
  4. Apr 14, 2014
    60
    Sure, it loses its way about two-thirds through via the meandering ‘Every Guy Wants To Be Her Baby’ and ‘Memories’, but there’s always the suggestion that it’s sort of the point.
  5. Jul 25, 2014
    58
    It makes a skeptical, new listener wonder if they spent themselves creatively, shoving too much onto one album when they could have honed in more closely on a few clear ideas.
  6. Apr 14, 2014
    40
    Only the more animated Here it Comes Again finds them delivering upon that early promise.
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  1. Aug 6, 2014
    7
    The first half of the album is fantastic, but it slowly loses pace after that. Very repetitive lyrics and what not. But it truly is a breathThe first half of the album is fantastic, but it slowly loses pace after that. Very repetitive lyrics and what not. But it truly is a breath of fresh air to the overproduced indie bands of today. Simply guitars, bass, drums, and a damn menacing vocal. I like it!

    I think it deserves a 7/10.
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