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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Q Magazine
    May 20, 2014
    60
    A true one-off, you're either a believer or you're not. [Jun 2014, p.106]
  2. May 7, 2014
    80
    Chain & The Gang are a band riven with appetites and desires--and, boy, do they let you know that--but on this record they vaunt a particular kind of self-discipline, and choices made with great care. Austerity can be hot.
  3. The Wire
    Apr 16, 2014
    70
    Minimal Rock N Roll is at its best when hinting at former glories. [Apr 2014, p.63]
  4. Apr 15, 2014
    90
    Minimum Rock N Roll is a dynamic and vibrant good-time screed; it's not anti-consumption but it is out to have people consume discerningly.
  5. 65
    It’s not as thrilling or elemental as his earlier work, but Minimum Rock N Roll is a hell of a lot of fun.
  6. Uncut
    Apr 14, 2014
    60
    Those who adored The Make-Up may find the skeletal drum machine thunk of "Stuck In A Box" a little demo quality. But Svenonius' charisma is unflagging, and his commitment to the theme can thrill. [May 2014, p.71]
  7. Apr 14, 2014
    70
    Minimum Rock N Roll is spare but solid, and offers some real rock & roll kicks along with a dash of radical food for thought, something in short supply on the indie scene in this day and age.
  8. Apr 14, 2014
    70
    The entire album takes a couple of listens to fully digest – the immediacy of Minimum Rock N Roll entirely depends on your level of excitement about this peculiar type of post-punk.
  9. 70
    For all its high-mindedness, it’s garage-rock primalism is just as easily enjoyed with your brain switched off. Perhaps that’s the point.

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