Simpatico is the ninth album by British band The Charlatans, released on 17 April 2006 everywhere but the U.S., where it was released on 2 May 2006. The album incorporates hints of dub and reggae into the band's traditional sound and debuted at #10 on the UK album chart.[1]
Simpatico | ||||
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Studio album by The Charlatans | ||||
Released | 17 April 2006 | |||
Recorded | August – December 2005 | |||
Studio | Hook End Manor Studios, London | |||
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Length | 44:35 | |||
Label | Sanctuary | |||
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The Charlatans chronology | ||||
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Singles from Simpatico | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 55/100[2] |
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Pitchfork | (5.4/10)[8] |
Simpatico was met with "mixed or average" reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 55 based on 19 reviews.[2]
In a review for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine explained the album is a "groove-centric rock album, heavy on disco and reggae rhythms, where the overall vibe is more important than the individual songs."[3] He went on to say "At close listening, it's not as compelling, which is all due to the emphasis of sound over song. While that may frustrate some listeners, Simpatico works well on its own terms and is proof that the now-veteran Charlatans are building a reliably entertaining body of work."[3]
All tracks are written by Blunt/Brookes/Burgess/M. Collins/Rogers..
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Blackened Blue Eyes" | 4:19 |
2. | "NYC (There's No Need to Stop)" | 3:32 |
3. | "For Your Entertainment" | 3:58 |
4. | "Dead Man's Eye" | 4:21 |
5. | "Muddy Ground" | 4:00 |
6. | "City of the Dead" | 4:02 |
7. | "Road to Paradise" | 4:32 |
8. | "When the Lights Go Out in London" | 4:20 |
9. | "The Architect" | 4:10 |
10. | "Glory Glory" | 3:31 |
11. | "Sunset & Vine" | 3:45 |
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12. | "Arise, Arise" (Japanese bonus track) | 4:03 |
13. | "Don't You Worry" (Japanese bonus track) | 3:39 |
Chart (2006) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 5 |
UK Albums (OCC)[1] | 10 |
The Charlatans | |
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