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86

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Feb 4, 2026
    91
    It’s proudly political, but Softcult have an incredible way of making ugliness sound gorgeous through dreamy tones and a good helping of distortion and reverb.
  2. Feb 11, 2026
    70
    While at points lingering a little too long, ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’ is a solid outing overall, able to pack a striking punch alongside its messages of genuine substance.
  3. Feb 4, 2026
    80
    Some of their most effective songwriting to date. The hazy, swirling sound is as beautiful as ever – see the silken Pill To Swallow and the gossamer-like I Held You Like Glass – but this time, they’ve spun it into more impactful shapes.
  4. 100
    Softcult’s debut album is a confident evolution of their prickly punk but also sees them pushing into bold new territories.

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