Sam Ubl

Sam Ubl’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 7 reviews, going back to 2004, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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What they review

  • Indie & Alternative 43%
  • Rock 29%
  • Electronic 14%
  • Pop 14%

More numbers (how close they land to the other critics, release-week calls) appear once we track 15 of their reviews.

Their favorites

  1. Sonic YouthSonic Nurse 85 Pitchfork
  2. Maxïmo ParkA Certain Trigger 84 Pitchfork
  3. Sigur RósVon 78 Pitchfork
  4. The KnifeDeep Cuts 76 Pitchfork
  5. MuseBlack Holes and Revelations 42 Pitchfork

Every review

Outlet
MuseBlack Holes and Revelations“Latest from future-minded British hard rockers emphasizes glitz and glam while incorporating their usual Jeff Buckley and Radiohead influences.”Pitchfork via Wikipedia42 4.2/10792006
CocoRosieNoah’s ArkPitchfork via Wikipedia34 3.4/10672005
Maxïmo ParkA Certain Trigger“Warp's entry into the New Wave revival play jaunty, precise power pop with punk's antipathies, all while exuding a tentative cool.”Pitchfork via Wikipedia84 8.4/10762005
The Mars VoltaFrances the MutePitchfork via Wikipedia20 2.0/10702005
The KnifeDeep Cuts“Co-ed sibling electro-pop duo The Knife are out to prove they're more than just the outstanding "Heartbeats" single.”Pitchfork via Wikipedia76 7.6/10712004
Sonic YouthSonic NursePitchfork via Wikipedia85 8.5/1075
Sigur RósVonPitchfork via Wikipedia78 7.8/1070

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