Dumb Luck
by Dntel
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Apr 24, 2007
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    Dumb Luck is likely to appeal more to the indie-rock crowd than electronica purists. [Jun 2007, p.161]
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  2. cokemachineglow
    60
    Sadly, the only true victories on Dumb Luck are Tamborello's own title track and Oberst's "Breakfast in Bed."
  3. BBC collective
    60
    More incoherent than Dntel’s superb debut Life Is Full Of Possibilities.
  5. PopMatters
    50
    There are a handful of moments throughout Dumb Luck where Tamborello seems to forget the burden of expectations enough to overcome his natural reticence—it is somewhat unfortunate these these moments seem to come courtesy of his guests.
  6. Delusions of Adequacy
    50
    Dumb Luck has [its] share of intriguing moments, on a few shining tracks.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    'Dumb Luck' will numb the pain for an hour, but you'll be buggered if you can remember anything about it afterwards.
  8. Slant Magazine
    40
    The beats are so incongruous and unnecessary that the only way to read the album is as a quirky novelty.
  9. Tiny Mix Tapes
    40
    Dumb Luck is an album that desperately tries to be spontaneous and carefree but eventually ends up sounding stunted and alienating.
  10. Spin
    40
    The vibe here is mellow, unremarkable, and a touch contrived. [May 2007, p.85]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. johnj.
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    One of my favorite 2007 albums (so far).
  2. matta.
    Jun 28, 2007
    3
    Listening to this, you can't help but pray that the poor quality is due to the fact that Tamborello is saving his best beats for the Listening to this, you can't help but pray that the poor quality is due to the fact that Tamborello is saving his best beats for the next Postal Service album. Something tells me that isn't the case though and this has just lost it. Sad.… Full Review »
  3. ShutupaYourface
    Jun 17, 2007
    5
    Not even in the same league as Life is Full of Possibilities.
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