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Ropewalk
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Metascore
74

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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the Scottish indie rock band was produced by Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. and Gus Oberg.
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 11, 2015
    80
    Ropewalk finds the View further maturing into a tight, sophisticated outfit, capable of balancing the punk energy of their early work with a more nuanced sense of song craftsmanship.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 11, 2015
    80
    The result is an album teeming with hooks and melodies butting up against countermelodies, and a crisp, vibrant pop production.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    The album is no attempted revisiting of past glories but shows The View exploring a more varied sound with a mellower vibe.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Sep 11, 2015
    40
    There’s enough evidence on Ropewalk that The View’s songwriting senses remain sharp, but the turgid manner in which they’ve served up this group that renders it a disappointment.

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