Scream Above the Sounds
by Stereophonics
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 2, 2017
    60
    While odd duds such as Cryin' In Your Beer occasionally stall proceedings, this trip down memory lane otherwise yields compelling results. [Dec 2017, p.113]
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  2. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 2, 2017
    60
    While the U2-style arena-rock impressions that dogged Keep The Village Alive persist in places here, elsewhere Scream Above The Sounds finds Kelly Jones in more reflective mood, resulting in a more appealing balance of head and heart overall.
  3. Mojo
    Nov 2, 2017
    40
    Stereophonics jab at the same buttons that previously scored them six number 1s without breaking the mould. [Dec 2017, p.86]
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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
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  1. Polpolnug
    Nov 28, 2017
    7
    This album is good, but not much more. However, it excites me to see the phonics still coming up with new amazing sounds 20 years into theirThis album is good, but not much more. However, it excites me to see the phonics still coming up with new amazing sounds 20 years into their career. I think they sound best when they take bold steps and include new instruments and styles. This is highlighted through "what's all the fuss about", which features some beautiful saxophone instrumentals. I'd say the band needs to include more bold new sounds like these in their coming record. Besides that, there are some pretty good songs like geronimo and taken a tumble. Very diverse sounds on this album so I do think stereophonics are trying to appeal to a wide range of people with one record. All in one night is great sounding and strikingly anthemic, but fails (and is ruined) by the lyric writing/singing. All around a good few great songs and a right and promising step in what's to come.… Full Review »
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