The Balance
by Catfish and the Bottlemen
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 26, 2019
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 32
  3. Negative: 8 out of 32
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  1. zJake
    Apr 26, 2019
    7
    Another standard Catfish album, nothing truly innovative here but arena-level indie is what Van and co do best. For me it’s not as good as The Balcony and probably on par with The Ride. My favourite tracks so far are 2all, Overlap and Encore.
  2. Quezng
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Absolutely what was expected. Critic reviews mention how it is the same rehashed sound as the previous two albums released from Catfish but this is the exact experience actual fans want from Catfish. Too often do bands try and experiment with pop and electronic sounds, ruining their careers but Catfish's now three albums all have a timeless appeal. Overlap being my favorite of the albumsAbsolutely what was expected. Critic reviews mention how it is the same rehashed sound as the previous two albums released from Catfish but this is the exact experience actual fans want from Catfish. Too often do bands try and experiment with pop and electronic sounds, ruining their careers but Catfish's now three albums all have a timeless appeal. Overlap being my favorite of the albums rock anthems.… Expand
  3. Amcatb
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I absolutely love this album. It’s my favourite release so far from 2019. Every song has his own character which I absolutely adore and sometimes missed with The Ride for example. Favourite songs: encore, mission, 2all, fluctuate and overlap. Would really recommend!

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Q Magazine
    May 14, 2019
    60
    While their third third album won't win any prizes for innovation, it's pumped full of the kind of GM-modified anthems expressly tooled for both sticky-floored clubs and gigantic arenas. [Jul 2019, p.109]
  2. Uncut
    Apr 25, 2019
    40
    Parts of the album are perfectly serviceable but largely the songs become indistinguishable. [May 2019, p.26]
  3. AllMusic
    Apr 25, 2019
    60
    They don't expand their horizons, preferring to stick to the hyper-charged British indie they minted with their 2014 debut, The Balcony.
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