Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
by The Like
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. AllMusic
    90
    An impressive 13-song set that's reliably original and streamlined.
  2. Alternative Press
    100
    As good as anything out there. [Nov 2005, p.220]
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Has an endearing, well, likability. [23 Sep 2005, p.91]
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  5. Pitchfork
    68
    It's all terribly charming. Too bad lyrics are straight from soporific bio class margin-notes.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    Occupies that small overlapping space between breezy commercial craft and alt-rock subversion.
  7. Urb
    70
    Surprisingly sophisticated for a collection of shouty-pouty ballads from a trio of 20-year-olds. [Dec 2005, p.98]
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  8. Paste Magazine
    70
    The songs fail to insinuate themselves melodically, rising into choruses that are merely workmanlike rather than hooky. [Dec 2005, p.114]
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  9. Playlouder
    70
    Z's leaden voice is what really makes The Like stand out.
  10. Dot Music
    80
    If Avril Lavigne dealt with her 'issues' by adding whiskey to her skinny latté, bummed about on a Californian beach at sunset and listened to The Go-Gos, this is what she'd sound-like.
  11. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    This is an album that you'll like rather than actually love.
  12. Mojo
    80
    A slow-burning cracker. [Apr 2006, p.101]
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  13. Q Magazine
    80
    As lovelorn and jaded as it is unshakeable. [Apr 2006, p.116]
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  14. Uncut
    70
    An understated, often truly lovely debut. [Apr 2006, p.106]
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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AudenieC
    Dec 5, 2005
    10
    That is gorgeous ! It's been a very long time that i did not listen to quality music like that !! It deserves at least a 10 on 10 !!!! I That is gorgeous ! It's been a very long time that i did not listen to quality music like that !! It deserves at least a 10 on 10 !!!! I you don't know this group......run to get yourself an album !… Full Review »
  2. Matt
    Nov 22, 2005
    10
    As a lover of female pop/rock, I can say that you can't go wrong with this CD! It's closer to The Donnas than Ashlee Simpson or As a lover of female pop/rock, I can say that you can't go wrong with this CD! It's closer to The Donnas than Ashlee Simpson or Hilary Duff.… Full Review »
  3. JasonH
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Z, Charlotte and Tennessee put together a great debut album. I cannot wait ot hear more from them in the future.
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