Float
by Flogging Molly
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Alternative Press
    90
    Decidedly mature and unapologetically soulful, Float is one of the most important records of this young year. [Apr 2008, p.148]
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  2. PopMatters
    70
    With Float they’ve delivered another strong album that is more assured than their other records, and offers a hopeful energy.
  3. Spin
    70
    It's the band's most diverse album yet—and, diversity being their strength, it's also their most accomplished.
  5. AllMusic
    70
    Most of the time, however, the band's blazing energy and instrumental swagger is able to lift your spirits despite the depressing subject matter.
  6. Sputnikmusic
    60
    Float is rescued from abject tedium by the deep, poetic lure of the subject matter and a couple of genuinely outstanding compositions in ‘Float’ and ‘(No More) Paddy’s Lament.’
  7. Q Magazine
    40
    Thier relentless pursuit of "the craic" is wearing, evocative song titles not hiding the fact Dublin-native Dave King's lyrics lack the romanticism of Shane MacGowan. [June 2008, p.138]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. GernickK.
    Aug 31, 2008
    8
    not their best, so far that's Within a Mile from home, but still some great songs: Requiem for a dying song, (No more) paddy's not their best, so far that's Within a Mile from home, but still some great songs: Requiem for a dying song, (No more) paddy's lament, lighning storm & betwen a man and a woman. The rest is still good but it seems a "softer" album, more turbo folk than folk-punk (that's not bad, but lees flogging molly than pogues) see this band live and even songs that may not work so well on the album will suddenly make sense. Floging molly are an awesome live beast.… Full Review »
  2. MichaelC.
    Jun 6, 2008
    9
    Flogging Molly has been poplar with younger people who don't really know that these guys n girls are in their late 30s and early 40s. Flogging Molly has been poplar with younger people who don't really know that these guys n girls are in their late 30s and early 40s. This album shows their age and maturity. It is probably the best yet. Still energetic but not nearly as much as the older stuff. I loved it.… Full Review »
  3. Linda
    May 8, 2008
    9
    I love this album, the music, lyrics and general feeling of these songs keeps them at the top of my list
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