Q Magazine's Scores

  • Music
For 8,545 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 55% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 A Hero's Death
Lowest review score: 0 Gemstones
Score distribution:
8545 music reviews
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's mainly successful: co-written with Ed Sheeran, new acoustic single Say You Love Me may ebe a relation of Extreme's More Than Words, but elsewhere stories are told more vividly, with non-showboating vocalist Ware infusing the songs with restrained emotion. [Nov 2014, p.114]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    [The DFA's] desk work on Automato's impressive debut raises the profile of their proteges. [May 2004, p.98]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Here, as elsewhere, Thing of the Past is as educational as it is delightful. [June 2008, p.148]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Victory Shorts makes art-pop by contrasting Michaelson's mordant lyrics and juanty, sophisticated melodies. [Oct 2008, p.139]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A career-spanning, alternative "best of." [Feb 2012, p.101]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This collection collects their best and worst. [Oct 2012, p.118]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Four albums in and Tunstall's voice remains original and excellent. [Jul 2013, p.111]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Aventine does not reveal its atmospheric charms instantly and the brief instrumental Tokka is a reminder she can veer too close to chamber music, but repeated listens unfurls all sorts of wonder. [Nov 2013, p.113]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A superb solo effort. [Dec 2013, p.105]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although they occasionally slip into boilerplate territory, overall Peace are finally dancing to the beat of their own, pared-back, drum. [Jun 2018, p.113]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    [It] is a lusher and less challenging listen than recent efforts, but it's also curiously featureless, the sound of a group drained of passion and fresh ideas. [Jun 2006, p.118]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tatum's sonic upgrade pays off handsomely. [Mar 2016, p.118]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While the 23-year-old will make more complex music than this, it will be tough to come up with something more fun. [Aug 2008, p.140]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Noisettes have done a stylistic handbrake turn for the follow-up, and come up with an intoxicating blend of pop, soul and disco. [May 2009, p.116]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Back on track. ... The time away has taught them that if the sings are good enough, there 's no need to chuck in the kitchen sink too. [Mar 2020, p.114]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Her multiple selves clash more often than they connect. [Aug 2020, p.110]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Their jittery new-wave revivalism isn't unique, but their sparse rock attack still yields rewards. [May 2006, p.130]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A rewarding curio. [July 2010, p. 128]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    While it's undoubtedly the frontman's vision at play here, it's the alchemy between the siblings that turns these songs into something truly special. [May 2019, p.106]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a flinty rock record that lets Cocker's inner guitar beast out. [Jun 2009, p.118]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While there are hints of tiredness, Grandaddy are not leaving us with heads bowed. [Jun 2006, p.116]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sad, happy, tragic and triumphant, just like country music should be. [May 2013, p.102]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Goddess is a while world to get lost in and it looks like Banks is a star just waiting to happen. [Oct 2014, p.104]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wareham is in fine, sardonic form throughout. [Nov 2004, p.130]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A return to his best work. [Apr 2006, p.116]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    An adult in every sense, Goodie Mob are clearly now fully-grown. [Oct 2013, p.102]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With its grunted refrain and tinkling xylophone, this strange group manage to out-weird even Waits himself. [May 2008, p.141]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a little one-paced over the long haul, and she does wail at inappropriate moments, but there's enough here to build on. [May 2002, p.108]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
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    Gabriel is mesmerising, his plaintive rasp never more gorgeous. [Oct 2002, p.107]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Part 1's eight deluxe country rock essays all impress. [Feb 2004, p.98]
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