Killer Sounds
by Hard-Fi
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Aug 22, 2011
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. AllMusic
    Dec 7, 2011
    80
    A constantly and unexpectedly thrilling comeback from a resurgent band who have upped their game when it matters the most.
  2. The Guardian
    Sep 15, 2011
    80
    Killer Sounds is certainly flawed, but has an awkward yet indefatigable charm.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 15, 2011
    80
    Their third album has less of a home-produced feel though offers the same mainstream mash-up of indie-pop and dance, the beats and synth lines slightly more souped up.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. owenrw89
    Dec 18, 2016
    9
    A thrilling electro-rock album. Hiring the masters of electronica and pop - Stuart Price and Greg Kurstin - was the best thing this band everA thrilling electro-rock album. Hiring the masters of electronica and pop - Stuart Price and Greg Kurstin - was the best thing this band ever did. From start to finish it's a little insane ('Sweat' being the best example), and it's all the better for it. It's full of intense production, witty song-writing and hooks-for-days.
    It's an album that will appeal to pop and rock fans alike. A highly, highly underrated genre-bending classic.    … Full Review »
  2. comeandgetit
    Aug 3, 2012
    7
    An album that offers listeners the perfect blend of rock and electronica. It has hooks at ever turn, fresh melody's and fun sounds throughout.An album that offers listeners the perfect blend of rock and electronica. It has hooks at ever turn, fresh melody's and fun sounds throughout. A great album,… Full Review »
  3. J-Tag
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    The whole album is absolutely over-the-top, which is probably what I love about it. It is my most listened to album ever on my iTunes (and IThe whole album is absolutely over-the-top, which is probably what I love about it. It is my most listened to album ever on my iTunes (and I listen to a lot of music), which is enough praise in itself. You can hardly stop to take a breath as they bang out massive tunes like the epic dance number 'FIre In The House', the bonkers citar-infused 'Feels Good' and the sensual, heavily-synthed 'Sweat'. 'Love Song' sounds like it could top the charts, given the chance. The only dip in quality is the title track at the end, but it's still hard not to listen to it. It's a shame this album didn't do as well as their debut, but I hope all the fans recognise the quality of this record and continue to support Hard-Fi because if they continue making high quality music like this they can hopefully end the undeserved dip in their career.… Full Review »
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