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
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    • 60 Critic Score
    While the lyrics portray only stereotypes - whore, ladyboy, hick - the music is a tumble of racing rhythms underlying slow, reflective vocals with empathetic groans, sighs and howls of matching emotion from violin and cello.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    A buzzy, incisive Randy Brecker on trumpet adds more than his fair share of excitement, and brings out the best in Summers's quavery delivery.
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    • 40 Critic Score
    Canadian rocker goes live and (almost) solo. [Jan. 2011, p. 135]
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Weighty stuff, but tungsten-strength tunes, a lush orchestral feel and Friday's laconic delivery make for a winning combination. [Jun 2011, p.114]
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