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by The New Pornographers
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2023
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Apr 4, 2023
    60
    While this ninth starts well it ultimately nags 'could do better'. And they have. [May 2023, p.81]
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  2. Mojo
    Mar 27, 2023
    60
    There are ravishing moments and startling lines, but these 10 tracks collectively plod, the band's early sugar-rush sophistication never returning to grace this deliberate growth. [May 2023, p.88]
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User Score
8.3

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. Lajaleaa
    May 16, 2023
    8
    What a nice surprise!
    I was not expecting much from them, specially after "In the Morse Code of Brake Lights" (2019), but they have exceeded    What a nice surprise!
    I was not expecting much from them, specially after "In the Morse Code of Brake Lights" (2019), but they have exceeded my expectation big time. I would not be completely sure why this is not getting a better reception, but I do find a focused band with a good balance in between interesting and entertaining; a lot or growth and maturity right here. I might not know them enough to know if this is a big improvement or not in themselves, but there are a lot of band and musicians doing the least right now, that I am completely pleased with I just found on this album. Do give it a change!    … Full Review »
  2. heavydraws
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    This album is TNP at their most reflective since Challengers, and every one of its songs is a success. My favorite track is the title song.
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