Welcome Back to Milk
by Du Blonde
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: May 19, 2015
Metascore
73

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
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    May 12, 2015
    85
    Overall, though, this is a satisfyingly substantial listen.
  2. Record Collector
    May 26, 2015
    80
    It’s her inability to comfortably fit into those convenient boxes that makes her so great.
  3. The 405
    May 21, 2015
    80
    This is music full of heart and imagination and it is well worth investigating, even though some long standing fans of hers may be puzzled at first.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    May 14, 2015
    80
    There aren’t many musicians in the country as creative and as interesting as her at this point in time, and Welcome Back To Milk represents another triumph in her weird and wonderful saga.
  6. Uncut
    May 12, 2015
    80
    Produced by Bad Seed Jim Sclavunos, this latest project sees her moving away from the playful whimsy of her debut in favour of looser, gritter textures. [Jun 2015, p.75]
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  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 12, 2015
    80
    Clearly, Houghton's found fertile ground in connecting with her inner rage monster, but there's a different side to the album too: anthemic glam rock reminiscent of Bowie's work with guitarist Mick Ronson.
  8. Pitchfork
    May 21, 2015
    74
    Welcome Back to Milk scans as an overhaul of its protagonist’s romantic history, a poised reassessment of domestic situations that seemed okay at the time, but maybe weren’t the best, after all. Wherever her gaze turns, Houghton’s conviction is lethal.
  9. AllMusic
    May 18, 2015
    70
    As convincing as Welcome Back to Milk's fury is, Du Blonde's rock is no more straightforward than Houghton's version of folk was.
  10. Consequence
    May 12, 2015
    67
    Welcome Back to Milk gives Du Blonde’s blisteringly creative mind space to experiment, and her edits show immaculate choices.
  11. Under The Radar
    May 12, 2015
    65
    All [the songs] display some degree of the creative experimentation of her debut, but Du Blonde's songs fit more easily into neat categories. [Apr-May 2015, p.82]
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  12. The Guardian
    May 21, 2015
    60
    The music is inventive and odd.
  13. Mojo
    May 20, 2015
    60
    Welcome Back To Milk is a powerful outpouring, but what lingers are the pauses for reflection. [Jun 2015, p.87]
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  14. Q Magazine
    May 12, 2015
    60
    A concise soundtrack of garage racket, gospel-informed blues, glam balladry and piano confessionals. [Jun 205, p.104]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. jhunterparrish
    Jul 7, 2015
    6
    There are a few songs that I enjoy. However, the album lacks direction and did not stick with me. I appreciated the uniqueness of the album,There are a few songs that I enjoy. However, the album lacks direction and did not stick with me. I appreciated the uniqueness of the album, but I found it hard to stay interested.… Full Review »
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