Places Like This
by Architecture in Helsinki
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23

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  1. mikes.
    Aug 13, 2007
    5
    Not a bad album, however, architecture in helsinki try to be more pop on this album. In the process they lose some of their charm and on some songs they sound down right annoying. This is an indie group that should be pushing the boundaries of experimentation and exploring creative possibilities. Instead they try to sound like the an 80's revival garage rock band and it doesn't Not a bad album, however, architecture in helsinki try to be more pop on this album. In the process they lose some of their charm and on some songs they sound down right annoying. This is an indie group that should be pushing the boundaries of experimentation and exploring creative possibilities. Instead they try to sound like the an 80's revival garage rock band and it doesn't work. A disappointment after their fantastic debut album and sophmore effort. This is a logical progression from "in case we die," but at the same time the band's novelty is starting to wear thin and more depth is needed instead of paper-weighted pop tunes. If i want to listen to pop music i'll listen to avril. Architecture in Helsinki has many flaws which include the band trying to hard to be mainstream and failing to create something of genuine substance.… Expand
  2. FreshCharlie
    Aug 31, 2007
    4
    There are moments, but this is easily the bands most disposable. Too bad, I was really hoping for more...

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. BBC collective
    60
    All whoops and yelps, their third album jumps skittishly from primary-coloured electro to punk to poolside cabaret, with an impressive sense of its own silliness.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    60
    With such a sprawling array of instruments on offer, Places Like This is surprisingly one dimensional.
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  3. No Ripcord
    30
    Unoriginal, haphazardly thrown together and lacking most of what could make it the least bit enjoyable, Places Like This just proves that Architecture in Helsinki is a one trick pony.
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