We Have Sound
by Tom Vek
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    These tracks would sound less like anemic demos if Vek had allowed himself to take advantage of a full studio and a real band. [3 Nov 2005, p.92]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    58
    He’s a post-techno indie geek making clattering, dead-end grooves with clumsy-but-endearing melodies splattered over the top like oil stains pressed in symmetrical folds of paper to make a Rorschach pattern that just happens to be a song.
  3. musicOMH.com
    50
    Even if you do persevere it's likely you'll find pleasure and irritation in equal measure, but at least he always provokes a reaction - a quality never to be underestimated.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Ricko
    Jun 11, 2012
    7
    Nice debut record from Tom Vek - in essence it's a rock record but on the alterternative side. It's got a bit more going on than your usualNice debut record from Tom Vek - in essence it's a rock record but on the alterternative side. It's got a bit more going on than your usual drums and guitar combo, Vek has a bit more to him than that. There are some very good tracks on it - really like the album opener "C-C". It's a nice length as well - you never really get bored at any point during the record. There is lots of room for expansion on his sound on top of what's going on here. Enjoyable and recommended.… Full Review »
  2. SeanT
    Dec 11, 2005
    7
    pretty good but not as good as the hype suggests
  3. charlesDK
    Oct 28, 2005
    9
    I love this album. Lots of simple bass guitar, beats that flirt with techno and brilliant lyrics. Each song has layer upon layer of sound and I love this album. Lots of simple bass guitar, beats that flirt with techno and brilliant lyrics. Each song has layer upon layer of sound and is really pleasing to listen to. The almost demo quality is definitely a positive in this case. A brilliantly rounded album that beats the majority of established bands hands down.… Full Review »
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