Hitch
by The Joy Formidable
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    May 13, 2016
    60
    While frontwoman Ritzy Bryan remains a force of nature, there’s a lack of eureka moments this time, leaving us with a slow-burner rather than an inferno.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 8, 2016
    60
    Five years in, they've still to learn that less can sometimes be more. [Jun 2016, p.112]
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  3. The Guardian
    Mar 24, 2016
    60
    Tthe Joy Formidable are at their best when they switch off their default setting.

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. ns156
    Jan 31, 2017
    5
    It just never feels as focused as their last album, and the good tracks like standout Radio of Lips all go on for too long and/or feel likeIt just never feels as focused as their last album, and the good tracks like standout Radio of Lips all go on for too long and/or feel like rehashed versions of their older songs.

    The length is the real problem. Wolf's Law was excellent about keeping songs around just the right amount of time before moving on to the next one, but this album just drags too often. Songs that should be 3 or 4 minutes are 6 or 7 instead, and usually don't have the sonic variation or instrumental leads to keep you interested. I hope their next effort is better.    … Full Review »
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