In Case We Die
by Architecture in Helsinki
  • Record Label: Bar None
  • Release Date: Apr 12, 2005
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35

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  1. Oscar-
    May 20, 2005
    2
    I am from Australia. I saw Architecture in Helsinki support Belle and Sebastian last year. They were terribe then, and this album is little better. Like an overgrown bunch of insecure high school teenagers. Maybe its important transition music for some people, but god, the reaction its getting youd think they were Jesus!

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. AllMusic
    90
    Everything on In Case We Die, from the intensely sweet melodies and vocals to the widescreen production, delivers the kind of playful pop majesty that Fingers Crossed's best moments hinted were within Architecture in Helsinki's grasp.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    These tracks employ a familiar strategy, piling up shambolic riffs and Belle and Sebastian murmurs until the homespun pitter-patter rolls like a wave and approximates hard-won beauty. [24 Mar 2005, p.79]
  3. Under The Radar
    70
    While the general feeling of each song is sort of all over the place, there is a feeling of cohesion thanks to smart instrumentation and overall unconventional arrangements. [#9]
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