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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Uncut
    Jun 24, 2024
    80
    Stung! is a detail-rich trip as warm as it is wiggy. [Aug 2024, p.39]
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 21, 2024
    80
    Pond continue to make high-quality records on their own terms, and Stung! is undoubtedly one of their most enjoyable. [Summer 2024, p.77]
  3. Jun 21, 2024
    80
    Despite being their tenth album, Pond continues to push their artistic boundaries, blending innovation with their distinct psychedelic roots. Stung! stands as a testament to their enduring creativity and knack for crafting compelling music, making it an ideal soundtrack for the summer.
  4. Mojo
    Jun 20, 2024
    80
    A 14-song whirlwind of dazzling approaches. [Aug 2024, p.88]
  5. Jun 20, 2024
    80
    Arriving at 14 tracks spread over an hour, it would be remiss to mention that ‘Stung!’ might be a little on the long side (at least, at first), certainly their longest yet anyway. But with music this exhilarating, Pond’s buzz eventually lands a memorable sting.
  6. Jun 20, 2024
    80
    Clocking in at 14 tracks, the Perth outfit here manage to blend evolution within their artistry, while still keeping in touch with their otherworldly roots.
  7. Oct 10, 2024
    70
    Stung! is yet another hard-to-categorize but easy-to-enjoy chapter in Pond's ever-changing story. It's full of melodies made for both sunny summer days and solitary, reflective walks, and often changes gears with little notice.
  8. Jun 20, 2024
    60
    The record's first two-thirds are very well-paced, from bashfully stoned ballads to instrumental to extended Floydian romp. It makes it all the stranger to see the album fall apart toward the end, where indistinct sanguine ballads are sent to die.

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