Andorra
by Caribou
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Aug 21, 2007
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. ADD
    Aug 22, 2007
    4
    hmm. wanted to like it-- absolutely loved the Four Tet remix of Melody Day; but the full Andorra cd shows how a talent for sound production does not translate into being able to write a good verse/chorus style song, structurally or lyrically. very weak. Also I'm tired of Manitoba/Caribou CDs having one good track at the beginning and then lots of bad ones that noodle along. So hmm. wanted to like it-- absolutely loved the Four Tet remix of Melody Day; but the full Andorra cd shows how a talent for sound production does not translate into being able to write a good verse/chorus style song, structurally or lyrically. very weak. Also I'm tired of Manitoba/Caribou CDs having one good track at the beginning and then lots of bad ones that noodle along. So don't get Andorra, just get that Four Tet remix of Melody Day, and the very first tracks from his last couple releases.… Expand
  2. zeegee
    Aug 30, 2007
    5
    Seems like most 'reviewers' haven't listened to the record. Melody Day, Sandy, Desiree, etc. do all have a verse-chorus structure, so clearly this is what Snaith is tryining to do now. She's the One couldn't be more of an attempt at radio play. Nothing wrong with that though. But is anyone really suprised? All 'electronic' artists who have crossover Seems like most 'reviewers' haven't listened to the record. Melody Day, Sandy, Desiree, etc. do all have a verse-chorus structure, so clearly this is what Snaith is tryining to do now. She's the One couldn't be more of an attempt at radio play. Nothing wrong with that though. But is anyone really suprised? All 'electronic' artists who have crossover desires eventually do rock. North America is rock. Notice how they are marketing M.I.A. as 'alternative'?. Anyway I've listened to Andorra many times trying to get my money's worth, but I am still ambivalent about it. Oh and by slagging someone else's review you kinda look like culty.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best Album of 2007

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. AllMusic
    90
    Andorra may be a bedroom record, but it certainly doesn't sound like a bedroom record; it has the energy and intensity of group participation, and that makes it Snaith's best yet.
    Read full review
  2. Billboard
    80
    Consumed in a busy lounge or with a pair of headphones, this set is a safe bet for any listener.
    Read full review
  3. cokemachineglow
    60
    As a Caribou album, this is mediocre. Not bad, but it's not much of a Caribou album anyway.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »