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8.0
75075
8.0 |
All Music
What sets the Wombats apart from their danceclub-minded brethren are Murphy's distinctive lyrics
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7.0
75113
7.0 |
Exclaim
While their approach is a little aggressive at times, making it a little too much to take in at once, Glitterbug is full of tracks that prove there's no reason not to indulge in it
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7.0
74976
7.0 |
The Music
You will find some gold in this, but perhaps give it a few plays and let their cheeky charm win you over once more
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6.5
79820
6.5 |
Earbuddy
Half of the album is wonderful, but the other half is aimless at best, meaningless filler at worst
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6.0
74977
6.0 |
NME
This follow-up similarly aspires to be more than your standard collection of disposable indie night fodder
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6.0
74978
6.0 |
The Guardian
It’s got “grimly competent” written all over it
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6.0
75042
6.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Third LP ‘Glitterbug’ won’t do anything to change anyone’s opinion of The Wombats
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6.0
75050
6.0 |
Q
They're onto something here. Print edition only
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5.7
74974
5.7 |
Pitchfork
Mostly seems like it was born of a frustration of not having made it in the States yet
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4.0
74975
4.0 |
DIY
The Wombats feel far too comfortable sitting back in a comfort zone that has come to embody mediocrity
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4.0
74979
4.0 |
The Irish Times
It’s a tiring listen with too much glitter and not enough gravity
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4.0
75024
4.0 |
musicOMH
Even the album’s best moments tend to fall a bit flat when compared to those early singles, while at it’s worst The Wombats’ just sound a bit clueless
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3.0
74973
3.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Murphy's vocals, which often skirt the line of outright whining, make for a particular detriment
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3.0
75370
3.0 |
Beardfood
Music attuned to a 70,000 capacity venue, before actually amassing that fanbase. The result? Exactly why The Wombats aren't playing Madison Square Garden
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3.0
76494
3.0 |
PopMatters
Glitterbug is sorely lacking in proper tunes
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