Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Filter
    84
    Yeah, it's good: vintage rock. [#20, p.92]
  2. There's plenty here for old and even new fans to enjoy.
  3. Mojo
    70
    This one's got a whiff of the Stones' Black And Blue about it. [May 2006, p.98]
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    It's at its best on the likes of 'Blackened Blue Eyes', which... is a cousin of their classic 'One To Another.' [8 Apr 2006, p.41]
  5. This is a groovy record from start to finish, with no major standout fantastic song and nothing that sucks.
  6. Those already on the Charlatans bandwagon will likely enjoy enough of Simpatico to warrant its purchase, but there's no questioning that's its one of their weaker efforts.
  7. Mostly, the band sticks to their strengths, making music for a party that ended sometime in the 90s, with the occasional reggae inflection to differentiate it from previous albums.
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. doooogies
    Aug 4, 2006
    2
    I am a massive Charlies fan. I have every LP and single since year dot. Simpatico is watery pablum. Must try harder boys.
  2. reym
    Jun 21, 2006
    9
    A beautiful album! Just Amazing!!
  3. Jo
    Jun 9, 2006
    8
    Ha finally another new release from one of my all time favourite bands... I agree completely with Bert E. Although there are still great Ha finally another new release from one of my all time favourite bands... I agree completely with Bert E. Although there are still great Charlatans- tunes here like Muddy Ground, Blackened Blue Eyes and When The lights go out in London, it doesn't live up to Up at The Lake or Wondrland, a bit dissapointing though they deserve indeed respect for discovering new grounds... Full Review »