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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 58 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 53 out of 58
  2. Negative: 3 out of 58

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  1. seant
    Jul 6, 2006
    6
    decent but way overhyped
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
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  1. An outstanding debut album, and easily one of my favorite releases of the year so far.
  2. So, yes: this is cuddly, warm and intimate, just like all your favorite blogs have said.
  3. Beirut’s brilliant debut album is full of grandeur and intimacy, with accordions, ukuleles and brass instruments complementing contemporary notions like drum machines and digestible song structures while simultaneously channeling the ancient appeal of Balkan folk music.