DIY Magazine's Scores
- Music
For 3,422 reviews, this publication has graded:
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55% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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41% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.9 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 74
| Highest review score: | Superbloom | |
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| Lowest review score: | Let It Reign |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2,498 out of 3422
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Mixed: 911 out of 3422
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Negative: 13 out of 3422
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Don’t Let The Kids Win shines brightest for its clear, and charismatic narrative voice.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Oct 5, 2016
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Pursuit of Momentary Happiness manages to harness even more of the band’s unpredictable live energy while careering between boggle-eyed riffy bangers and booze-sodden self-reflection in truly inimitable fashion.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Feb 7, 2019
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Well and truly living up to his aim of creating a timeless classic, ‘Twin Heavy’ sees Willie delivering a more concise and cohesive record than his previous, leaning into a more distinctive sound and crafting an album that shines throughout.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Aug 7, 2020
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I Had A Dream That You were Mine is a record that manages to capture that closeness and intimacy perfectly.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Sep 30, 2016
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- Posted Oct 23, 2015
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Wilfully experimental and typically fluid, Drift is an album that will keep you on your toes.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 2, 2018
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The instrumentals are lo-fi but bear a charm, and find Kele offering up his best guitar work in years.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 28, 2021
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It’s at times heart-stopping and at others movingly barren, but is always thoroughly arresting.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 5, 2017
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The slow crawl of ‘Acid Rain’ and closer ‘Baton’ offer tender moments of relief on an electrifying second record on which Model/Actriz utilise chaos to amplify moments of vulnerability.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 14, 2025
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As a trip of just over an hour, Singularity is varied and consistently compelling.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 4, 2018
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What could have become overly sentimental instead presents as subtle and sincere. The sincerity is elevated by their understated tones, harking back to the beauty of Elliott Smith but swept into now by crisp production and experimental flourishes.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Oct 4, 2021
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[Sun] is never less than intriguing, and more than often, grabs you by the heartstrings and pulls you in.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Sep 12, 2012
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Distinct, crooning and softly beautiful, ‘Running With The Hurricane’ captures a snapshot of intimacy, thriving friendships and a profound understanding of the human condition.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 23, 2022
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An album that has clearly been constructed with immense care, ‘Animaru’ makes Mei’s supreme efforts crystal clear.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 14, 2025
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- Posted Aug 26, 2021
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It is a dynamic and sensual album, rich with imagery, peppered with romance, and imbued with joy.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Feb 16, 2024
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‘Found Heaven’ does, at times, feel a bit like you could play ‘iconic ‘80s songs’ bingo. .... But, when his influences are worn as heart-on-sleeve as they are here – and, crucially, are executed as well – the overall effect is one of knowing homage rather than tribute act.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Apr 9, 2024
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Beyond the flute solos and mind-blowing euphemisms, there’s rich invention behind This Is All Yours.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Sep 15, 2014
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A unique record that puts a contemporary spin on an era that modern music forgot.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Oct 31, 2012
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PUP leap and bound through fields of melancholy, finding balance between bittersweet lyrical tales, upbeat pop-punk foundations, and lingering emo influences. Tracks like ‘Hallways’ and ‘Best Revenge’ play with atypical nuances where elements of pop and indie rock make the genre - which can often feel stale - fresh.- DIY Magazine
- Posted May 14, 2025
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- Posted Jan 10, 2024
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High as Hope is an album that takes solace in those closest to her, works to right previous wrongs, and sees her come out the other side a whole lot stronger.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jun 29, 2018
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With their sixth studio album they bolster an already impressive catalogue with intricate explorations of the self in an ever-shifting world, accepting the inevitability of change and offering the solace of a shared community to an always-growing fan base.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Oct 7, 2019
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Though unlikely to win over those who weren’t already fans, ‘sketchy.’ is a more mature offering than previous Tune-Yards records though still retains much of the tripped-out whimsy that first made them so infectious.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 25, 2021
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Minor quibbles aside, ‘Never Exhale’ is a gripping exercise in textured menace.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jan 28, 2025
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Even as Lucy deals with massive topics including death, hope, and major life transitions, she offers listeners entry points back into their own worlds, all while strengthening her already taut grip on rustling, soul-blemished rock.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Mar 2, 2018
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It’s a truly cathartic listening experience, driven by the belief that our darkest moments can only be alleviated if we sing about them beautifully enough.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Jan 10, 2024
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- Posted Mar 29, 2013
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Their newest full-length feels both quintessential and refreshing, a modern classic which sees the band growing into more confident versions of themselves.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Aug 17, 2015
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There’s a great and clear leap forward this time around, but this still has all the cornerstones of what drove so much attention: the ability to lull listeners through power pop or be taken in dreamlike trances, lyrics that take you on new journeys with every listen.- DIY Magazine
- Posted Nov 4, 2016
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