No Shouts, No Calls
by Electrelane
  • Record Label: Too Pure
  • Release Date: May 8, 2007
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Their charm lies in the feeling that below the faintly twee, wistful, synthy exterior beats a feisty riot-grrl heart.
  2. Urb
    60
    Emphasizes stripped down drums & bass. [Apr 2007, p.102]
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  3. Under The Radar
    60
    No Shouts, No Calls has its winning moments--it's just that Electrelane's albums aren't getting better. [#17, p.84]
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  5. The Guardian
    40
    If the singing improves [over the course of the CD] though, the band's penchant for turning every tune in a proggy wig-out, does not.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. HarryG.
    Oct 26, 2007
    10
    Excellent consistency in this record, dare I say accessible compared to Rocket to the Moon or Axes, but enjoyable - at least my favorite Excellent consistency in this record, dare I say accessible compared to Rocket to the Moon or Axes, but enjoyable - at least my favorite album of the year.… Full Review »
  2. shaank.
    Jul 17, 2007
    8
    I thought it was great. The album had a lot more uplifting to it unlike The Power Out but still amazing. I love Electrelane and will live and I thought it was great. The album had a lot more uplifting to it unlike The Power Out but still amazing. I love Electrelane and will live and die by them!… Full Review »
  3. JTR
    Jun 28, 2007
    6
    Clear Stereolab moments aside there are moments where musicianship actually comes into question. It seems unlikely that a bad playing Clear Stereolab moments aside there are moments where musicianship actually comes into question. It seems unlikely that a bad playing together this long should have so many awkward missed beats and ques that make them sound like ameteurs, not a tightly knit group. Their pop sense is keen, or at least well studied, but being a Stereolab fan of some 12 years, there is nothing really that new here. Maybe that's not really fair to compare, but our brains are difference machines. Still and all, this is a nice album.… Full Review »
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